Job Description

Workplace Relations Advisor

Location: Highbrook, Auckland (On-site)

Type: Permanent / Full‑time

Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

We’re looking for skilled Workplace Relations Advisors to join our Workplace Relations team and play a key role in shaping fair, consistent and legally sound people practice across our organisation.

This is a hands‑on, operational role where you’ll partner closely with WR Business Partners, HR teams and leaders at all levels. You’ll be the trusted expert they turn to when navigating complex employment matters—balancing legal risk, commercial realities and people‑centred outcomes with confidence.

If you enjoy coaching managers through sensitive situations, translating legislation into practical advice, and influencing decisions that uphold both compliance and organisational values, this role will suit you well.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing specialist workplace relations advice aligned with New Zealand employment legislation, employment agreements and organisational policies
• Leading and managing end‑to‑end employment relations cases, ensuring robust, fair and compliant processes
• Partnering with WR and HR Business Partners to support informed, risk‑aware decision‑making
• Coaching leaders through challenging people matters, building their capability and confidence
• Identifying, influencing and escalating decisions where legal, procedural or values‑based risks exist
• Maintaining accurate ER case records and contributing to ER reporting
• Supporting union relationships, collective bargaining processes and the implementation of outcomes
• Staying current with emerging employment legislation and contributing to policy, process and training updates
• Supporting the delivery of the organisation’s workplace relations strategy and legislative change initiatives

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in HR, law or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in an HR advisory, HR generalist or ER‑focused role
• Strong, practical knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and ER processes
• Proven experience coaching and advising managers across different levels of an organisation
• Experience working with collective agreements and union relationships
• The ability to balance legal risk, commercial considerations and people‑centred outcomes

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment?Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:

• Employee share purchase scheme
• Discretionary Bi-annual Profit share
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Active Social clubs & community groups
• In-house training programs from external providers
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking including EV charging stations
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Café’s
• Annual Salary Review
• High rates of internal promotion

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

If you would like to learn more about this role you can submit any confidential enquiries can to amanda.persterer@fphcare.co.nz