Senior P&C Advisor

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working here
At Downer our people are at the heart of what we do. Youll join a collaborative and experienced P&C team that values professionalism partnership and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a real impactstrengthening leadership capability improving ER outcomes and reinforcing a culture built on trust fairness and Zero Harm.

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity

As a senior specialist within our P&C Advisory function you will play a critical role in delivering professional pragmatic and high-quality people advisory support across the business. With a strong focus on employee relations (ER) you will lead a high-volume portfolio of cases end-to-end and act as a trusted escalation point for managers and fellow P&C Advisors.

Youll work closely with the P&C Operations Manager NZ and ER Lead NZ partnering across the business to ensure our people practices align with Downer policy employment legislation and our commitment to being a trusted and responsible good employer.

This is an 18-month fixed term contract based in Auckland or Porirua Wellington.

What Youll Be Doing:

Employee Relations Leadership

Manage complex ER cases end-to-end including disciplinary performance fitness for work and medical declaration matters
Lead high-risk or sensitive cases requiring dedicated case management
Support investigations personal grievance responses and mediations
Identify trends and proactively mitigate risk through early intervention

Senior Advisory & Escalation Support

Act as an escalation point for P&C Advisors and managers
Provide practical high-quality advice aligned with legislation and business needs
Guide leaders through HR processes and systems including Oracle HCM Cloud and Service Now
Support day-to-day P&C operations and employment documentation

Systems Compliance & Process Excellence

Ensure accurate HR system processing including terminations and data updates
Maintain robust documentation and tracking tools
Contribute to policy updates and employment compliance activities

Capability & Culture

Design and deliver ER-focused training and coaching for leaders
Enhance internal training content and promote continuous improvement
Lead lessons learned reviews following significant ER matters
Role model Downers values Zero Harm principles and a just culture approach

Strategic & Project Support (as required)

Partner with P&C Business Partners on union negotiations and organisational change
Contribute to national P&C initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Provide insights based on case trends and workforce data

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills

Significant experience in a senior HR/P&C advisory role
Strong hands-on experience managing end-to-end ER cases (disciplinary performance medical incapacity)
Solid knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and contract interpretation
Proven ability to influence challenge constructively and manage conflict
Experience working in complex fast-paced environments
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence using MS Office tools; experience with Oracle HCM Cloud and Service Now is advantageous
A tertiary qualification in HR (desirable) or equivalent practical experience

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer Then head to our People Sitehere!

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 729469.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working hereAt Downer our people are at the heart of what we do. Youll join a collaborative and experienced P&C team that values professionalism partnership and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a ...