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Employment Advisor, Advisory Support Centre
based in Wellington preferred, but suitable applicants from other regions will be considered.
About us
Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) is the professional body for school boards in New Zealand, representing and advocating for our members and providing services to all state and state-integrated schools and kura.
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.
Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa 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.
Our service delivery arm, GovHub School Board Services, provides support to all board members via Ministry of Education funding, while our membership arm provides independent advocacy for school boards to the government and the rest of the education sector. Approximately 80% of all school boards are members, enjoying access to exclusive regional and national events, benefits and discounts, as well as a direct say in how we advocate.
About the role
Advisors in our Advisory Support Centre (ASC) fulfil an important role in supporting schools in the compulsory education sector. As part of the employment team, you are typically the first point of contact for schools with an employment query or issue.
You will take inbound calls and respond to emails, providing advice to those enquiries which can be answered at point of contact or within a 48-hour timeframe. Queries requiring ongoing support are triaged then referred to our regional advisory teams to be case managed.
We have a full suite of resources for your use plus access to our chief advisors and the national employment team for support and guidance.
The opportunity to work on a diverse range of employment and HR enquiries will keep you busy and stimulated. The advice and support you provide will assist boards and school leaders to resolve queries or access ongoing regional support.
The work of our ASC team is appreciated and valued by the compulsory school sector, the Ministry of Education, and our sector partners.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based in our national office on Lambton Quay, Wellington. However, suitable candidates from other regions will be considered. Flexible working arrangements (including working from home) subject to negotiation are available for this role.
Our advisors have diverse and varied backgrounds; but we all align with our organisation values and appreciate the key role we play in strengthening employment practice within the schools that we serve.
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
About you
ER/HR experience with relevant qualifications or work experience
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building capabilities
Strong customer service delivery ethos
Able to remain calm under pressure, resilient and empathetic to deal with a wide range of sensitive and complex enquiries
Able to prioritise workload and competing demands
Ability to interpret legislation and other relevant provisions and policies
Proven ability to participate as a positive, and effective team member
A collegial team member, willing to learn from others and contribute to the learning of others
A high degree of professional integrity with the ability to remain impartial and maintain confidentiality are essential for the role
Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori, including comfort in te reo Māori environment.
Apply Now!
If you're excited by the opportunity to join a team who are passionate about strengthening school governance in Aotearoa New Zealand, then don't delay in applying.
Note: Applications will be processed on receipt
Please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for your application, highlighting relevant skills and experience, which align with the key responsibilities of the position description, via Seek.
Only applicants who are eligible to work in New Zealand (permanent work rights with no restrictions) and meet our requirements, will be considered for this position.
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