Employment Relations Consultant - Wellington

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: 2 Aug 2026 Location: Wellington, NZ Permanent, full-time opportunity available Are you an Employment Relations expert looking to join an Employment Relations focused team? Based in Wellington We’re keen to hear from professionals with strong employment relations / legal / HR backgrounds who are interested in working at our large and diverse Ministry About the role | Mō te tūnga Reporting to the Manager, ER Consultancy, you will provide our leadership team and managers with subject matter expertise, supporting them to resolve complex / high risk employment relationship problems at all levels. The ER Consultancy team’s work ranges from coaching leaders to assisting and advising on all ER matters as they arise, through to resolving disputes and legal challenges. We have a strong focus on people’s wellbeing and work life balance. Our talented team consists of dedicated individuals located around the country who are supportive and encouraging of one another and come together regularly. Although your role is relatively autonomous, you will have a support network in the wider team who understand the business and can provide you with their professional support and guidance. Skills and experience: As an ideal candidate you will have a proven career history that highlights: A successful track record of applying employment policy and legislation, preferably with an understanding of the public service environment An expert knowledge of employment legislation and processes Experience working constructively with stakeholders including lawyers, unions and the Mediation Service A systemic thinker, able to identify cause and effect A self-starter who is effective working independently as well as part of a team Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $122,381.00 - $152,296.00 The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are. Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr