- ; Interested in expanding your skills in employment relations
- ; Be part of a high performing team within the Employment Relations Authority
- ; Salary: $68,380 - $77,359 + Kiwisaver + wellness benefits | Auckland location
As an Authority Officer you will provide quality case management, administration, and operational support to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) members to assist them to carry out their functions efficiently and effectively.
We are seeking someone who can hit the ground running and bring maturity of judgement to support and guide team members.
You will have a key role in ensuring that files are actively managed, that parties are dealt with respectfully and that members of the ERA are provided with the case management support that they need to progress matters to a determination.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a senior role over time. We are committed to developing talent from within.
- ; Providing administrative support to Authority Members including diary and case management.
- ; Building strong working relationships and effective communications with the Authority Members, our clients and team members.
- ; Proofreading and checking simple calculations.
- ; Strong administration skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and organise your work.
Skills and Experience Required
- ; Excellent customer service skills and service delivery mind-set
- ; Strong IT skills in particular Microsoft products, working with databases, proficient in calendar management
- ; Experience managing a large case or file load both electronic and hardcopy
- ; Ability to react and respond to changing priorities and deadlines.
- ; Attention to detail and can follow instructions effectively
- ; A high standard of written and oral communication skills
- ; Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Maia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.
When you are ready to apply please submit your CV and cover letter via our online process telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.
All applications must be submitted via our online process. We can't wait to hear from you!
Email Fati Tagata at [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/17612 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
