Senior ER Advisor | Busy Bees Aotearoa at Busy Bees Aotearoa

Bradford, Otago Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Relations Advice, Complex Casework Management, New Zealand Employment Legislation, Investigations, Disciplinary Processes, Restructures, Performance Management, Coaching Leaders, Risk Management, Documentation Drafting, People & Culture Collaboration, Discretion, Written Communication, Multi-site Management, ER Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management

Industry

education

Description

At Busy Bees Aotearoa, people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of New Zealand's largest private early childcare education (ECE) providers, we’re committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where tamariki, whānau, and our people can thrive. With 85+ centres and more than 1,700 kaimahi across Aotearoa, our People & Culture team plays a critical role in supporting our leaders to create safe, compliant and respectful places to work where everyone can thrive. About the role This is a specialist Employment Relations role supporting leaders across our ECE centres and Support Office. The role provides practical, timely advice which helps leaders navigate employment matters with confidence and ensures compliance with New Zealand employment legislation. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. If you enjoy supporting business leaders to navigate the world of employment relations and you thrive on solving complex people challenges, ensuring fair and legally sound outcomes, this could be an ideal role for you. You'll be based at our Support Office in Orewa. Key responsibilities include Providing expert ER advice and coaching to leaders across our national network of centres Managing complex employment matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, restructures and performance management Supporting leaders to address issues early and constructively, building capability and confidence Drafting high-quality employment documentation and correspondence Supporting the organisation to manage risk and reduce personal grievance exposure Contributing to improvements in ER processes, documentation and leader guidance Working closely with the wider People & Culture team to ensure a consistent, fair and values-led approach to people matters. About you You’re an experienced ER practitioner who enjoys partnering with leaders to navigate challenging situations while keeping people and culture front of mind. You will likely bring: 5+ years Employment Relations experience, with skill in managing complex ER casework Excellent knowledge and application of New Zealand employment legislation and best practice Proven experience managing investigations, disciplinary processes and restructures Confidence in coaching leaders and building capability Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to balance care and collaboration with commercial outcomes Excellent written communication skills, including creation of ER documentation The ability to manage multiple matters across a large and geographically dispersed organisation. Experience in multi-site organisations such as education, healthcare or hospitality would be highly beneficial. If you’re passionate about people and thrive in a true partnering role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us grow great people, great leaders, and great learning environments. Applications are invited from candidates who have the legal right to work in NZ. Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Join our whānau If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities. We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki. We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

This specialist Employment Relations role involves providing expert advice and coaching to leaders across a national network of early childhood education centers regarding employment matters. Key duties include managing complex ER casework such as investigations, disciplinary actions, restructures, and performance management while ensuring legal compliance.