Advisor, Employment Relations & Ministerial Services
Ministry of Education New Zealand
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Contract
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- NZD 74,815 – NZD 82,581 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- People who are able to work in Wellington for a fixed term or secondment through to 29 January 2027 and who can meet the role’s public service integrity and conduct expectations may apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
The Ministry of Education in New Zealand is seeking a Wellington-based Adviser to work across two connected areas: employment relations and ministerial services. This fixed-term and/or secondment opportunity runs until 29 January 2027 and combines bargaining support, workforce-related advice, and official information/ministerial response work.
The role sits within an organisation focused on improving equitable and excellent outcomes for learners across Aotearoa. You will be part of collaborative teams working with senior leaders, Ministers’ offices, central agencies, and key stakeholders across the education sector.
What you will do
- Assist with preparation for collective bargaining, including negotiations, implementation, and related employment relations work.
- Contribute to bargaining approaches, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and settlement rollout.
- Carry out research and provide advice on employment relations and workforce matters.
- Draft, coordinate, and manage responses to ministerial correspondence, Official Information Act requests, Parliamentary Questions, Select Committee requests, and Chief Executive correspondence.
- Support proactive information release activity and provide advice on official information matters.
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Juggle multiple priorities while delivering strong outcomes in a busy environment.
- Help improve processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What you will bring
- Experience operating within a complex organisation.
- A track record of building productive partnerships and relationships.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare advice, reports, or formal correspondence.
- Good analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- High attention to detail and sound judgement.
- The ability to manage deadlines and competing demands effectively.
- Interest in or knowledge of employment relations, workforce policy, or collective bargaining.
- Ability to learn machinery-of-government processes and relevant legislation, including the Official Information Act, Privacy Act, and Employment Relations Act.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Willingness to follow Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
Salary
The salary range is NZ$74,815 to NZ$82,581 per year, plus KiwiSaver. The final offer will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
How to apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should include information about your background, values, motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the perspectives you would bring to the position.
Additional information
This is a fixed-term opportunity and/or secondment based in Wellington, New Zealand, through to 29 January 2027. The job was advertised on 5 July 2026. Applications close at midnight on Monday, 13 July 2026.
For more information, candidates may contact Tim Tucker, General Manager Employment Relations, Pay Equity and Payroll, at Tim.Tucker@education.govt.nz.
The Ministry values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. If you need support or adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, you can request assistance.