Workplace Relations Lead

Woolworths Group

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

We are Woolworths GroupWe 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 team
Access to excellent benefits including Team discounts and genuine flexibility in how and where you work

Ready to make an impact? We are!This is an exceptional opportunity to further build your experience with one of New Zealand's largest employers. With a 20,000 strong workforce here in NZ, we are proud of our Union relationships and strive to create a safe, engaged and rewarding work environment for our team members. This is a highly visible role that will enable you to positively impact the lives of thousands of kiwi workers and their families.About the Role | Mō te TūrangaReporting 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 Advisors
Act as an SME for all things IR/UR, including our collective agreements

About You | MōuIdeally, you will have experience within a large, retail focused, waged workforce in NZ. We need someone who is adept at building relationships with Unions, understanding their positioning and clear on how best to work together to deliver outcomes that benefit our team members, and business as a whole. You'll be well versed in Industrial Relations, an expert in collective bargaining (within New Zealand) and possess a demonstrated ability to lead small teams to success. You understand risk and control monitoring and possess demonstrable experience in this space. We are a people focused organisation, so you'll be known for being a collaborative and positive presence to work alongside, engaging a variety of stakeholders across the business, including Exec.Our Benefits | To Tatou Painga

Genuine flexibility in how and where you work
Ongoing development within an ANZ team
Grocery discount card and discounted online shopping delivery
Banking and insurance (health, life etc) discounts
Global and local career opportunities

Working with Woolworths NZ | Me mahi tahi tatou ki Woolworths NZWith over 194 stores and 21,000 team members across Aotearoa, we've made it our mission to make Kiwi lives a little better every day.We're friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic - we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do. There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, and importantly, you'll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week.Come as you are | Nau mai, whakatau maiWe're an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all.If you're smart and good at what you do, let's work together | Me mahi tahi tatouEveryone belongs at Woolworths GroupDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.You can learn more about working with us on or via . #LI #work180.Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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