Defence Act 1990

Terms and conditions of service in the Civil Staff - Application of Employment Relations Act 2000

71: Personal grievances and disputes

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"Sorting out work problems with your Defence Force boss"

You have a personal grievance or dispute at work. The Chief of Defence Force is your employer in this situation. They might work with the Public Service Commissioner to help resolve the issue.

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Part 5Terms and conditions of service in the Civil Staff
Application of Employment Relations Act 2000

71Personal grievances and disputes

Despite the provisions of sections 61A and 70,—
in relation to a personal grievance, the employer is the Chief of Defence Force; and
in relation to a dispute about the interpretation, application, or operation of any collective agreement, the employer is the Chief of Defence Force acting, if the Public Service Commissioner so requires, together with or in consultation with the Public Service Commissioner.

Notes

Section 71: substituted, on 2 October 2000, by section 240 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (2000 No 24).
Section 71(b): amended, on 7 August 2020, by section 135 of the Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40).