Principal Advisor - Remuneration and Strategic Employment Relations

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Principal Advisor - Remuneration and Strategic Employment Relations Principal Advisor Remuneration and Strategic Employment Relations (Fixed term until June 2027) About Us WorkSafe New Zealand | MahiHaumaruAotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi comes home healthy and safe. We live by our values: Whakakotahi– we are united in a strong purpose Tiakinamai– we are entrusted with a duty of care Sitting within the Corporate Group, thePeople and Capability business unit supports WorkSafe with: HR operations (HR Advice and Recruitment) internal health, safety and wellbeing We provide support and advice across the full employee lifecycle, and for the provision of strategic and tactical advice related to employment relations, safety, health and wellbeing, recruitment including offboarding and onboarding, organisation development including learning and development, performance and culture. About the role / Ō te tūranga As Principal Advisor, Remuneration and Employment Relations, you'll be WorkSafe's subject matter expert on remuneration, leading the development of remuneration strategy, frameworks and governance that support organisational performance, equity and relevant market competitiveness. You will drive the design, development and implementation of WorkSafe's refreshed remuneration framework, providing strategic thought leadership and expert advice to senior leaders. You will also provide strategic employment relations advice, leading the remuneration talks and supporting collective bargaining and helping shape a constructive and future-focused employment relations environment. This is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027. What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi Design and implement a fit-for-purpose remuneration framework Lead job evaluation and salary benchmarking activities to establish a fit for purpose pay approach Develop pay equity approaches that support fairness and compliance with relevant legislation Advise senior leaders on strategic remuneration and employment relations Support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations, particularly on pay Deliver change initiatives that support workforce transition and engagement Expertise designing and implementing remuneration frameworks Employment relations and collective bargaining experience Ability to influence senior leaders Advanced knowledge of employment and equal pay legislation Experience with job evaluation methodologies and salary modelling Relevant qualification in HR, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or Law is highly preferred Salary range / Awhe utu As part of our remuneration framework, the expected appointment salary range for this role is $ 130,588 -$ 149,093. (KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contributions are additional). From 1 April 2026 our KiwiSaver employer contribution increased to 3.5%. We offer a range of benefits including: Free life insurance for the duration of your employment 5 weeks annual leave 15 days sick leave Employee-led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities (Rainbow, Pacific, Women's and Tū Rangatira Māori Network) WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. We believe different perspectives strengthen our mahi and help create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you encounter accessibility barriers in completing the application or require adjustments or support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you, contact *******@worksafe.govt.nz for a confidential kōrero. WorkSafe is currently working through theimplementationofKiaRangatū.During this time,affectedkaimahiwill be given preference for all vacancies and will be considered in the first instance. Applications close: 11.59pm, 26 August 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr