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Be ready to walk through a past agreement or policy rollout: stakeholders, risks, and how you measured success. Expect scenarios on conflicting interpretations, tight go-live dates, and keeping managers and employee representatives aligned without overstepping industrial processes.
Strong fit if you combine industrial-relations literacy with delivery discipline in a complex public health setting, and can turn agreement wording into clear, auditable workplace practice at CDHB in Christchurch.
As Collective Agreement Implementation Lead at CDHB in Christchurch, you would translate ratified collective terms into operational practice across the health service. Days typically cover interpreting clauses, aligning local policies and payroll or rostering changes, briefing managers and union contacts, tracking implementation milestones, and resolving gaps so new conditions land consistently and on time.
No. The listing is for Christchurch, Canterbury, and is not marked remote.
Leading the practical rollout of collective agreement terms across CDHB operations, not just drafting or bargaining the agreement itself.
You would work from Christchurch in Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa, supporting a large regional health employer base in the city’s metro area.
Career Opportunity: Collective Agreement Implementation Lead at CDHB in Christchurch, Canterbury Role Overview The Collective Agreement Implementation Lead position at CDHB in Christchurch is a full-time permanent role. This opportunity requires an experienced payroll, HR, or employment relations professional with strong project leadership and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of collective agreements within the organization. Responsibilities Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of collective agreements Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources Provide leadership and guidance to teams involved in the implementation process Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organizational policies Collaborate with HR, payroll, and other departments to address any issues arising from collective agreements Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in payroll, HR, or employment relations Strong project management skills with a proven track record of successful implementation projects Excellent communication and negotiation abilities Adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams Thorough understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and their application in the workplace Working at CDHB CDHB is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As part of this team, you will work in Christchurch’s Corporate Building on Oxford Terrace, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment. How to Apply To apply for this position, complete your application directly on this page. If the form does not submit correctly, you will be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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