Based in Christchurch preferred, but all suitable applicants within the South Island will be considered.
Supportive culture and diverse role
Work from home and travel to support schools
Vehicle included
We’re looking for a talented, high-energy person to deliver HR and Employment Relations advice and support to Principals and School Boards.
About the role
Reporting to the Regional Lead, you will be a seasoned employment professional with experience working in a fast paced and changing environment supporting multiple stakeholders.
As Regional Advisor Employment, you will partner with school leaders across the full range of school environments. You will deliver end-to-end HR solutions, advice and support. Any day could see you advise on relationship building techniques, recruitment, performance management, conduct issues, health and safety or co-design a restructure proposal or attend mediation. A truly diverse role.
In addition to problem solving via robust processes, you will be involved in designing and delivering workshops aimed at problem prevention and best practice management of all things HR and Employment Relations.
The role places you as the conduit between Principals (as CEOs of schools) and unions on a regular basis, enabling you to demonstrate your strong relationship building skills.
You will be surrounded with supportive HR and employment law talent, both as part of a national team and as part of a regional team of 13. The culture is an open one of asking questions, sharing areas of expertise and learning and growing together, ensuring quality and consistency of advice. This is an excellent opportunity to get a wide variety of Employment Relations exposure and experience within a unionised environment. All our regional advisors grow and develop in this area.
This position is work from home. There will be regular travel required to support schools throughout your region in the South Island and a requirement to attend team and full staff meetings either in our national office based in Wellington or other locations. A work vehicle will be provided.
This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week).
About you
a person who can demonstrate sound understanding and application of employment law, leadership and HR practice
sound working knowledge of relevant legislations and experience in the interpretation / application of Collective and Individual Employment agreements
a tertiary qualification in related field or equivalent in experience
experience in a unionised work environment is preferred with proven experience in leading employment and mediation processes
a confident relationship builder
a helpful, outcomes-oriented person who likes being in front of people
someone who can work with conflict, persuade others and lead strategies to resolve problems
a clear and concise communicator, with great writing skills
a kind, caring and supportive team member
someone who is passionate about enabling and supporting others
understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.
About us
Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura 0 Aotearoa - New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) is the voice of school boards in New Zealand, providing services to New Zealand’s 2,500 state and state-integrated schools and kura.
We are a values-based organisation; one that is determined to provide the very best services and support to our members, our education sector stakeholders, New Zealand schools and their communities.
As the professional body for school boards, NZSBA is at the heart of school governance. We influence and inform policy and sector outcomes; we support and enable school boards to flourish; we connect like-minded people through our learning and networking opportunities; we strengthen communities by helping students achieve.
NZSBA was established in 1989, following the introduction of New Zealand’s largest school reform, Tomorrow’s Schools. We are a not-for-profit incorporated society with charitable trust status.
If you want to join a team where you will be exposed a full variety of different experiences, have some fun and make an impact in the education of children in Aotearoa, then this is the role for you!
Our values
Kaitiakitanga A sense of guardianship through being of service
Connection Relationship, unity and whanaungatanga to people and planet
Tino Rangatiratanga Recognising autonomy and self-determination
Integrity Where values and actions align to create a sense of wholeness
Inclusiveness Actively promoting equity and fairness
Apply today
If you're excited by the opportunity to join a team who are passionate about strengthening school governance in Aotearoa, then don't delay in applying.
Please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for your application, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Send your CV and cover letter, either through SEEK or directly to us at recruitment@tewhakaroputanga.org.nz.
For further information about the role, please contact Lisa Dunn, Regional Lead ldunn@tewhakaroputanga.org.nz, 021 548 101 for a confidential discussion.
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