Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Permanent Role
Starting Salary $77,359
Napier, Hawkes Bay
* A mix of office and field-based responsibilities
* Make a difference in the community
* Ensure fair working conditions for all
Tenei turanga - About the Role: Labour inspectors are responsible for ensuring that employers are compliant with legislative provisions relating to the payment of the minimum wage, holiday and leave entitlements, written employment agreements, and mandatory record keeping requirements.
This role will be focussed on ensuring employers are compliant with both employment standards and Immigration policy within the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
The scheme responds to New Zealand labour market shortages in the horticulture and viticulture industries by allowing the recruitment of short term migrant labour from the Pacific.
As a Labour Inspector, you will be: Proactively assessing compliance with employment standards and Immigration policy
Educating and working with employers to ensure they are meeting all requirements
Working with employee representatives and Pacific Liaison Officers to understand issues affecting employees
Working collaboratively with other regulators
Investigating complaints involving alleged breaches of the standards
Holding employers to account using enforcement
Why work for us? You'll have full on-the-job training as well as on-going mentoring opportunities, including being able to complete nationally recognised qualifications in regulatory compliance
We'll help you develop your career in this role
You'll work with a strong, supportive, and high-achieving team
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required A strong interest in public service and community wellbeing
Exceptional people skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people and cultures
Interest and/or study towards developing a career in employment relations
Ability to ask the right questions to quickly obtain the information required from employers and employees
Ability to interpret and apply legislation to different workplace scenarios
Previous experience in an analytical, regulatory, or compliance role (desirable)
New Zealand Certificate in Regulatory Compliance – Level 3 (desirable)
Hold a current full New Zealand driver's license (required)
Be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident (required)
Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE: MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours:
Mahi Tahi – Better Together
Maia – Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
Pono Me Te Tika – Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Me pehea te tono - How to Apply: Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Email ****** quoting ref MBIE/16160 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on 26 November 2024.
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