Employment Relations Advisor (9-Month Contract)

Construction Division Head Office; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contributions up to

Penrose office with free parking & on‑

On-site café

Job summary

Fletcher Construction is seeking an experienced Employment Relations Specialist to join on a 9-month fixed-term contract, covering parental leave from December through to August. Based at either Auckland or Wellington, you'll provide specialist employment relations and industrial relations support across Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil.

Working with leaders and People & Performance teams, you'll handle complex matters and help ensure fair and consistent outcomes.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with a current practicing certificate.
• At least 5 years' experience in employment law, employment relations, industrial relations, or a similar specialist role.
• Proven experience managing complex ER matters, investigations, disputes, and disciplinary processes.
• Experience representing employers in mediation and employment dispute resolution processes.
• Strong coaching and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• The ability to balance legal risk, practical business outcomes and good people practices.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex employment relations and industrial relations cases from start to finish
• Providing practical and commercially minded advice to leaders and People & Performance teams
• Supporting mediation, dispute resolution, investigations, and risk assessments
• Identifying ER trends, emerging risks, and areas for improvement across the business
• Developing and delivering ER training, coaching, and resources for leaders and People and Performance teams

Skills

ER expertise

Industrial relations

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Legal risk balance

Education

NZ Barrister & Solicitor

Current practising certificate

Job description

Fletcher Construction is seeking an experienced Employment Relations Specialist to join on a 9-month fixed-term contract, covering parental leave from December through to August. Based at either Auckland or Wellington, you'll provide specialist employment relations and industrial relations support across Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil.

Working with leaders and People & Performance teams, you'll handle complex matters and help ensure fair and consistent outcomes.