Workplace Relations Lead

at  People

WE ARE WOOLWORTHS GROUP

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

• Auckland, NZ location
• Highly visible role that will help shape WWNZ’s Union engagement strategy

• Lead a small, developing teamAccess to excellent benefits including Team discounts and genuine flexibility in how and where you work

Reporting into the Value Lead for Team Advice, Employment and Workplace relations, you will lead a small team of Advisors, shaping and mentoring their journey, while leading engagement and strategic direction for all of our Union Relations. Working closely with other stakeholders in the business, you will work through proposals and their impacts, recommending the best course of action for all parties. This is a senior role that will have a massive impact on a significant number of people. If you’re looking for a position to stretch, develop and fulfil you, here it is!

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with WWNZ Directors and the wider ANZ leadership team to develop IR/UR strategies and collective bargaining tactics for existing and emerging WWNZ businesses
• Build positive relationships with our Union Partners across the country
• Play a key role in shaping our wider People policies
• Partner with Directors to identify and manage Industrial issues, providing guidance for senior leadership
• Partner with the People Tribes on the implementation of and interpretation of agreements

• Provide guidance, leadership and mentoring to a small team of AdvisorsAct as an SME for all things IR/UR, including our collective agreements