Senior ER Advisor

• Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch-based

• Opportunity to help shape the future of employment relations as we strengthen leader capability, accountability and early resolution of people matters.

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa is an aspiring Tangata Tiriti organisation. This means being an exemplar in building honourable kawanatanga and respecting and acknowledging Tino Rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua. We want to ensure our values and Pou - Māori succeeding as Māori, Pacific Peoples thriving, and our whānau with lived experience and diversity - are brought to life in our mahi.

We are a proud national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing services. We believe that everyone can live full and rich lives in their communities of choice.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

We're looking for a Senior ER Advisor to join our People Experience (PX) team. In this role, you'll provide expert employee relations advice and coaching, supporting leaders and People Partners to navigate complex people matters confidently, fairly and effectively.

Working closely with our People Partners and Advisors, you'll bring specialist ER expertise to complex cases and help deliver our employment relations strategy. You'll also play an important role in strengthening ER capability across the organisation by coaching others, developing practical tools and resources, and promoting consistent, high-quality practice.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of employment relations at Emerge Aotearoa as we continue to build leader capability, accountability and early resolution approaches. You'll be joining a passionate PX team that works nationally, partnering with a diverse range of services and stakeholders while making a meaningful impact across the organisation.

He kōrero mōu | About You

You're an experienced ER specialist who enjoys navigating challenging people matters and building trusted relationships. You bring sound judgement, a pragmatic approach and the ability to influence and coach others through difficult situations.

You'll also bring:

• Extensive employee relations experience, including the management of complex ER cases and investigations.

• Proven ability to build capability through coaching, mentoring and influencing leaders and colleagues.

• Experience in a unionised environment.

• Experience within social services, health, government or other unionised and highly regulated environments would be advantageous.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in HR, ER, Employment Law or a related field is desirable.

Ngā Hua | Benefits:

Join our values-led service and enjoy:

• Access to extensive wellbeing support - counselling, budgeting advice, coaching services, mental health workshops, and more.

• Discounts with Southern Cross Health, PB Tech, Harvey Norman, Anytime Fitness and other partners.

• Generous leave options including wellbeing, cultural, and study leave.

• Ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.

• A workplace that lives its values and honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• The chance to grow in one of Aotearoa’s largest for‑purpose organisations.

Make a real impact with your employment relations skills — doing good for your community.

Your Career, For Purpose, For People!

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

Click the apply button now and upload your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself! This role will be advertised until filled, so apply today.

While we are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, we are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not currently have the right to legally work in Aotearoa.

Added 8 October 2026