Labour Standards Officer | Compliance

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

Wellington
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Grow your career in employment relations
Develop facilitation skills
Be part of a recognized high performing team within the Labour Inspectorate
Permanent Full-time role | Porirua, Wellington location
Starting Salary $68,380 + Kiwisaver + wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:Labour Standards Officer is the ideal role to start your career dealing with employment relations issues. In this role you will gain extensive knowledge on minimum employment standards legislation which you will apply daily towards effectively resolving issues raised by employees which relate to minimum employment standards. You will be provided with regular guidance and continuous professional development, including the opportunity to study for nationally recognised regulatory qualifications.You will be expected to work autonomously, manage a caseload effectively and within a timely manner, have a proactive approach to your work, demonstrate agility in learning, remain informed about legislative updates, and consistently adhere to deadlines. You will also contribute to a high-performing team and actively take part in team quality and review processes.Why work for us?Investing towards the development of our regulatory staff is a key focus for MBIE. We aim to create a culture where our regulators are empowered to bring in fresh perspectives to issues and are constantly challenged think outside the box. MBIE offers significant opportunity for developing experience across a broad variety of areas. We encourage excellence and proactively support development through on-the-job learning, training courses, conferences and seminars, development programmes, secondments and study opportunities.Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -Skills and Experience RequiredWhilst this is an entry level position, it is preferred for the candidate to possess the following attributes:

Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise your workload effective to achieve individual and team performance measures
A strong interest in, and/or study towards, developing a career in employment relations
Ability to use strong analytical and critical thinking skills to make effective and sound decisions
A flexible in approach to problem solving
Demonstrate proficient questioning skills to understand employees and employers circumstances to identify underlying issues.
Ability to be a professional influence in challenging situations
Ability to explain complex issues and policies in a manner that can clearly be understood both over the phone and in written communication
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records
Ability to relate to and build rapport with people from different backgrounds
A strong team player with ability to work collaboratively
Able to contribute to and support a team learning culture
Must have legal right to live and work in NZ

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE: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
Māia - Bold and brave
Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
Pono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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 mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:Due to an anticapted high volume of applications we may close advertising early.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 Emily Boyd at quoting ref MBIE/17691 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Friday 5 September 2025 at 11.59pm.

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