Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.
Salary Range: $96,000 - $121,000
Permanent Role
Victoria Street West, Auckland
Do you enjoy helping people to resolve problems using your mediation skills?
Tenei turanga - About the Role: Mediators play a critical role under the Employment Relations Act – from assisting in the development of good employment relationships to facilitating and supporting employment bargaining and helping resolve employment relationship problems.
As a Mediator within the Employment Mediation Service, you'll help people in employment-related disputes to achieve resolution. In rare circumstances, you may be called upon to make decisions that are final and binding.
With high demand mediation services, you will enjoy a dynamic and often fast-paced environment. You'll use a range of approaches in your practice to meet our client's service needs. This will include in-person, videoconference, shuttle, or telephone services.
You will be part of our fantastic, diverse, and dynamic team across Aotearoa - with Early Resolution Facilitators, Case Managers, and Mediators. You will have an extensive peer group of like-minded professionals. You will have access to professional development and opportunities for career progression. This can be through on-the-job development, as well as through our professional development programme.
You will occasionally travel to other locations within your region to meet our client's needs.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required: An understanding of the drivers of conflict, disputes, and relationship issues.
Previous experience as a mediator or similar is an advantage.
An understanding of workplace and employment relations.
Experience with collective and interest-based bargaining is an advantage.
Ability to work confidentially and professionally within emotionally charged environments.
Experience working with Maori, Pasifika, and other peoples and cultures is an advantage.
Knowledge of New Zealand law and employment law in particular.
Ability to earn the confidence and respect of employers, employees, unions, practitioners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively using a range of different mediation methods (in-person, videoconference, shuttle, or telephone as required).
Able to constructively contribute to the objectives of the Employment Relations Act.
Accreditation from a dispute resolution professional body (either AMINZ or Resolution Institute) or willingness to complete this qualification.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Driver's licence and ability to travel when 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, and 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. We will do this through enduring, meaningful, and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.
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/16043 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on 28 October 2024.
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