Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission leads the public sector to make a positive difference for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

The Workforce, Employment Relations and Equity group is responsible for the development of the Public Service Workforce strategies, including workforce attraction, recruitment and mobilisation, driving improvements in fair reward and recognition and other areas that contribute to the Public Service being an exemplar employer.  It is also responsible for strategic employment relations management across the Public Service and delivering first class workforce and employment relations policy advice to the government of the day.

In this role you will develop a comprehensive stakeholder relationship strategy for the Group. You will build robust stakeholder engagement systems and processes and provide advice and leadership to each of the teams in the Group to ensure that stakeholder engagement expectations are met.

To be successful in this role you will have the knowledge and experience to work across the Public Service, overseeing consultation, engagement and stakeholder management with Ministers, Board Chairs, Chief Executives, Heads of Human Resources Employment Relations Leads and other key stakeholders. You will develop trust and confidence in the work of the Workforce Employment Relations and Equity Group to support the successful delivery of the work programme.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Nardine.sleeman@publicservice.govt.nz

We believe in a diverse and inclusive Public Service which reflects the communities that we serve. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.

This position usually pays between $121,380 to $149,940 depending on skills and experience.

Please submit your application by or on: 08/02/2022