Senior Adviser – Organisational Development

Position Title:  Senior Organisational Development (OD) Adviser  

Team and Group:  Human Resources, Corporate Services

Position Type:  Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location:  Wellington CBD (3 Queens Wharf)

Salary: $108,126 - $143,618 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

• Work with a friendly and supportive HR Team
• Broaden your exposure across the full range of OD initiatives
• Public sector experience required

This role will enable you to get broad exposure across the full range of Organisational Development initiatives within a small, busy and agile agency.

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatū Waka, is the system leader for the whole of the transport sector whether it’s on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. 

About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga

The role of the Senior OD Adviser works closely with the HR team to design, develop, deliver and implement organisational development solutions and tools for the Ministry.

We're looking for an experienced Senior OD Adviser to support our wider HR team to deliver our HR and Ministry work programme.

You will have a broad scope in all areas of OD for the Ministry.

Specifically, you will:

• have a strong focus on our learning and development area and will be responsible for organising the common capability plan for the Ministry which includes leadership development
• contribute to the development of a graduate programme for 2025
• lead the review and refresh of our performance expectation frameworks
• lead the review of our approach to induction and onboarding
• develop and enhance our career progression frameworks, pathways and strategy
• develop, lead and contribute to initiatives for our diversity, equity and inclusion committee and strategy
• develop and contribute to the development of retention strategies, recognition and reward plans and strategies
• develop and contribute to policies, procedures and guidelines
• enjoy achieving results and working as part of a team.

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

We’re looking for someone who is curious and good at identifying and making linkages and connections across work programmes.  Your pragmatism, problem solving, and analytical skills will assist you to understand and achieve business outcomes and to contribute to and deliver our HR/OD work programme. In addition, you will have:

• previous public sector experience working in OD at a senior level
• demonstrated experience in leading, developing and implementing a wide range of organisational development initiatives a good understanding of cultural awareness, ensuring we honour our obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi
• a team based approach and collaboration skills with the ability to engage, build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships, connections and networks at all levels.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

The salary band for the role is $108,126 to $143,618. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

Scope and the ability to influence in your chosen field. In our inclusive environment, we want our people grow their agile mindset, learn, evolve, and utilise their skills, while being empowered to make decisions.

We offer everyone who works for us a supportive work environment, individual development plans, a range of health and wellbeing benefits and a welcoming employee network.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

Please submit your application online including a cover letter and CV.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Please note, we may be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates before the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.  

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Suzanne Williams (HR Manager) at s.williams@transport.govt.nz.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. A background in government is not required for this role.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.