People Advisor IR ER
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Toi Ohomai is seeking a capable and confident People Advisor – Industrial and Employment Relations to join our People, Culture and Wellbeing team.
This role is part of a newly formed People, Culture and Wellbeing team, established following organisational change to strengthen capability, clarify accountabilities, and support a sustainable, future‑focused operating model.
The role is a mid‑level people advisory position with delegated responsibility for first‑level industrial and employment relations support across an allocated portfolio of Schools and Directorates. Working in close partnership with a People Business Partner, the role contributes to both generalist people advisory delivery and specialist portfolio activity.
You will play a key role in stabilising and strengthening people practice across Toi Ohomai by delivering high‑quality, timely and compliant advice, documentation and coordination across the employment lifecycle, while also contributing to the development and implementation of people frameworks, policies and standards.
The position reports structurally to the Head of People and Safety and has a functional reporting relationship to the People Business Partner – Employment and Industrial Relations.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
Generalist People Advisory (Allocated Portfolios)
- Provide first level advisory support across employment relations, industrial relations, performance, absence and change processes.
- Triage and manage people queries through the People and Culture inbox.
- Prepare employment agreements, variations and people documentation ensuring legislative and organisational compliance.
- Coordinate onboarding and exit processes to ensure a consistent kaimahi experience.
Specialist Portfolio – Industrial and Employment Relations
This portfolio includes first‑level support across individual and collective employment matters, with escalation to the People Business Partner for complex or high-risk issues.
- Support delivery of ER/IR frameworks, policies and standards
- Provide first‑level documentation and process support for ER, IR, conflict management and performance processes
- Support wellbeing and people policy administration aligned to this portfolio
- Participate in projects and initiatives linked to employment relations, performance frameworks and change activity
He kōrero mōu | About You
You are an experienced and organised HR practitioner who is confident operating in a complex, changing environment and balancing advisory, coordination and portfolio responsibilities.
You will bring:
- Experience in generalist HR or people advisory roles within a medium to large organisation
- Sound knowledge of NZ employment relations and legislative frameworks
- Strong drafting, documentation and coordination capability
- Confidence providing first level IR/ER advice with appropriate escalation
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- High attention to detail and integrity when working with sensitive information
- A genuine commitment to equity, inclusive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
- Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
- Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
- Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
- Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
