Full-Time Employment Relations Authority Members Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch. Fixed Term.

A number of vacancies will arise due to the expiry of the warrants of some Members of the Employment Relations Authority during 2012.

The Authority is an institution set up under the Employment Relations Act 2000 as an investigative body to resolve employment relationship problems. It has offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch.

The Authority takes a problem solving approach in its work, rather than focussing on technicalities.

A tertiary qualification and relevant experience is necessary; preference will be given to candidates with LLB qualifications. Members should have:

• investigative skills to inquire into and establish the facts surrounding employment relationship problems
• a high level of knowledge of employment law and practice in New Zealand, probably gained from significant experience as a practitioner in the employment relations field
• the ability to gain acceptance by all parties to employment relationships, including unions, employers, parties’ representatives and the general public
• knowledge of tikanga Māori and a commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and
• empathy with and an ability to respond to cultural, gender, and other human rights issues.

The Labour Group of the Department of Labour provides administrative support to the Authority.