Woolworths

• Drive strategic change and impact across a leading NZ business.
• Directly contribute to a seamless and enriching experience for all team members.
• Join one of NZ’s largest employers with vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Auckland based role

Welcome to the People Team

Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people – through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation, empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.

What You'll Do

You'll be part of the team that are the go-to experts for all things industrial and workplace relations across Woolworths New Zealand. This means partnering with business leaders and departments to provide advice, guidance, and support in relation to all matters connected to industrial and workplace relations. Your goal will be to ensure a consistent approach across Woolworths New Zealand, that enables our businesses to put customers and teams first, while also identifying and making recommendations for managing industrial and employment-related risks. You'll provide essential advice and support for employment-related transactions like collective bargaining, employment compliance, people policies, and major workplace changes affecting team members' employment.

Other key responsibilities in this role:

• Maintain constructive relationships with union representatives.
• Manage the end-to-end collective agreement bargaining process.
• Ensure compliance with employment and industrial laws.
• Develop practical industrial relations strategies and tactics to support business objectives.
• Coach and guide business leaders on agreement interpretation.
• Support change processes across the business.
• Review and update people policies and related documents.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.

What you'll bring

You're an exceptional communicator with a knack for building rapport and influencing others. You're known for your sound judgment, integrity, and ability to navigate a busy environment with ease.

You'll bring:

• Deep knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation.
• Proven collective bargaining and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical abilities to turn data into actionable insights.
• A collaborative, customer-first mindset and a genuine care for people.
• The ability to coach and develop others in people processes.
• Ideally, 2+ years of experience in employment relations or human resource management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact on our business within a supportive and fun team environment. If you're passionate about creating a respectful workplace where every team member feels valued, then we want to hear from you!

Ready to shape the future of workplace relations at Woolworths New Zealand? Apply today!

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, 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.