Employment Relations Advisor (Kōrero Mai/Speak Up) at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Employment Legislation, Conflict Resolution, Investigations, Workplace Processes, Risk Assessment, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, Trust Building, Cultural Awareness, Judgement, Attention to Detail

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Keen on a part‑time position that works well with school hours/ family life? Salary range between $80,054 - $105,000 depending on skills and experience. Permanent part time role (20 hours), Flexible location. Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Mō te tūranga | About the role Are you passionate about fostering fair, safe, and respectful workplaces? Do people see you as a trusted advisor who listens carefully, sees the underlying concerns, and respects confidentiality? This role is centred on leading and continuously strengthening our Kōrero Mai / Speak Up system. You will take ownership of how the system operates in practice ensuring it is trusted, accessible, and effective while also supporting the careful and fair handling of individual concerns. You will work closely with People & Culture colleagues and PSA delegates, building strong, constructive relationships that support positive outcomes for individuals and the organisation. The position will be focussed on: Overseeing the Speak Up system, including reviewing and improving supporting materials, policies, and processes to ensure they are clear, effective, and fit for purpose. Promoting awareness, accessibility, and trust in Speak Up across the organisation. Managing and supporting individual Speak Up cases with maturity, care, and sound judgement, ensuring fair, confidential, and consistent handling. Providing guidance and coaching to leaders and employees navigating concerns or raising issues. Identifying trends and insights from Speak Up matters and contributing to proactive improvements. Building strong working relationships with People & Culture colleagues, leaders, and PSA delegates. Contributing to broader employment relations work (potentially including remuneration, supporting performance review cycles, and/or collective or individual employment agreement processes) as required. This is a part‑time role of up to 20 hours, with flexible working hours and location. Click here for the Role Description Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience We are keen to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience; Relevant qualification in HR, organisational psychology, or similar. Good knowledge of employment legislation. Knowledge in conflict resolution, investigations, and workplace processes. Ability to assess risk and make sound, balanced decisions. Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to build trust and engage with people at all levels. Empathy, cultural awareness, and sound judgement. A high attention to detail. Desirable; Experience with Speak Up or similar processes in the public service. Knowledge of remuneration frameworks and/or job sizing methodologies. He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here. Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is $80,054 - $105,000 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday,13 April 2026. Please note that we may close the advertisement early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at aantony@doc.govt.nz. Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

The role involves overseeing the Speak Up system, ensuring it is trusted and effective while managing individual cases with care. Additionally, it includes promoting awareness and contributing to broader employment relations work.