Employment Advocate

Employment Advocate (Contractor – Fee for Service)

Mahi Law – Remote / Virtual (New Zealand)

Contract for Services | Flexible | Fee-for-Service

Mahi Law is seeking an experienced Employment Advocate to join our team on a Contract for Services / Fee-for-Service basis. This is a fully remote, flexible role suited to a practitioner who wishes to operate independently while working alongside a busy employee-focused employment advocacy practice.

Our firm represents employees across New Zealand in a wide range of employment matters including unjustified dismissal, unjustified disadvantage, constructive dismissal, workplace bullying and harassment, disciplinary processes, restructuring, and mediation advocacy.

This opportunity would suit someone who is confident running employment matters from initial advice through to MBIE mediation and resolution negotiations.

About the Role

This is a contractor position, not employment. The successful candidate will operate as an independent advocate and be paid on a fee-for-service basis per matter.

Work will primarily be conducted virtually, with most client interactions occurring via video, phone, and email.

Responsibilities may include:

• Advising employees on employment rights and personal grievance claims

• Preparing and progressing matters involving unjustified dismissal and unjustified disadvantage

• Drafting correspondence to employers and representatives

• Assisting clients with disciplinary meetings, performance processes, and restructuring consultations

• Representing clients at MBIE mediation

• Negotiating settlement agreements and exit arrangements

• Providing practical guidance where bullying, harassment, or workplace disputes arise

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in New Zealand employment advocacy or employment law

• Is confident handling personal grievance matters

• Has strong written advocacy and negotiation skills

• Is comfortable working independently in a remote environment

• Is organised and able to manage multiple matters

• Has experience attending MBIE mediation (preferred)

• Holds an LLB, HR, or relevant employment relations experience (advantageous but not essential)

Why Join Mahi Law?

• Fully remote / flexible working

• Fee-for-service contractor arrangement

• Work with a firm focused on protecting employee rights

• Exposure to a wide range of employment matters

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About Mahi Law

Mahi Law is an employee-focused employment advocacy practice assisting workers across New Zealand with workplace disputes. Our services include:

• Personal grievances for unjustified dismissal

• Claims for unjustified disadvantage

• Constructive dismissal matters

• Workplace bullying and harassment disputes

• Restructuring and redundancy advice

• MBIE mediation representation

• Negotiated exit agreements

We operate on a no win, no fee basis, ensuring employees can pursue justice without financial barriers.