Workplace Relations Business Partner / Employment Law Counsel
Care to Make a Difference?
Join a team of good people doing good work — with heart, intention, and impact. At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, we believe in the power of care to change lives — starting with our people. If you're someone who believes in doing meaningful work that matters, we’d love to meet you.
About the Opportunity
This is more than a legal role — it’s an opportunity to be the voice of care, fairness, and progress across our organisation. As part of the Workplace Relations team within our broader HR function, you will be a key expert in all things Employment Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR).
You’ll join a close-knit team of highly experienced employment lawyers, working together to advise on a broad range of workplace matters, from collective bargaining and dispute resolution to change management and performance processes. Every day is dynamic — and every challenge, an opportunity to make a difference.
You’ll also lead proactive initiatives that strengthen our relationships with unions and support capability-building across our leadership teams, playing a critical role in shaping how we live our values.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Providing clear, timely legal advice on complex ER/IR issues
- Supporting change management and large-scale organisational design
- Advising internal HR stakeholders on legal compliance and best practice
- Drafting and reviewing key documents — from legal submissions to contracts
- Navigating investigations, personal grievances, and disciplinary processes
- Contributing to strategic projects and negotiation strategies that serve both people and business outcomes
What You’ll Bring
- A law degree and current (or eligible) legal practicing certificate
- 3 - 5 years’ PQE in Employment Law, ER/IR, or a related specialty
- A solutions-oriented mindset, balancing legal precision with commercial acumen
- Experience mentoring or upskilling internal stakeholders
- A calm, pragmatic approach to complex and sensitive situations
- Proven ability to build trust, collaborate, and influence at all levels
Working With Us
We care deeply — about our people, our patients, and our communities. That’s why we offer a truly supportive, inclusive environment with great perks and plenty of room to grow:
- Employee share purchase scheme
- Bi-annual Profit share
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Active Social clubs & community groups
- In-house training programs from external providers
- Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare products
- School holiday programme subsidy
- Banking and Insurance discounts
- Free Parking – both covered and open car park spaces
- Beautiful campus with green spaces
- Subsidised Café’s with Barista service onsite
- Annual Salary Review
About Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of world-class medical devices and systems, proudly headquartered in New Zealand and exporting to over 120 countries.
Our commitment to care is at the heart of everything we do — for patients, for healthcare professionals, and for each other. Within our culture of belonging, equity, and innovation, you’ll find purpose every day.
Care to Join Us? Apply today. We welcome diverse perspectives and aim to create a recruitment process that supports all candidates, whatever your background or needs. If you require adjustments or assistance, email us at recruit@fphcare.co.nz.