Director, People & Capability

Director, People & Capability – Ministry for Pacific Peoples

Lead MPP’s People & Capability function — driving culture, leadership and organisational success.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the People Strategy across the full employment lifecycle, from ER to leadership development.
• Provide trusted advice to ELT and leaders on employment relations, change management and workforce capability.
• Champion Pacific values and build an engaged, resilient workforce that supports a thriving Aotearoa.
• Lead a senior team delivering high-quality HR services, organisational development initiatives, and leadership capability across the Ministry.
• Strategic driver behind the People Strategy — ensure people, systems, and culture enable MPP to achieve its purpose.
• Work with the Deputy Secretary, Corporate & Support Services and Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic advice and operational oversight across the full people lifecycle — from recruitment and capability to employment relations, remuneration, health & safety, and change management.

About Us

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) is the Crown’s principal advisor on policies and interventions aimed at improving outcomes for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa. We bring Pacific voices and perspectives into the heart of government decision-making. We’re here to empower, uplift, and drive long-term change. Our mission is to enrich Aotearoa with thriving Pacific communities through policy, innovation, partnerships, leadership, and data-informed insights.

The Role

As Director, People & Capability, you’ll lead a passionate and skilled team delivering high-quality HR services, organisational development initiatives, and leadership capability across the Ministry. You’ll be the strategic driver behind our People Strategy — ensuring our people, systems, and culture enable MPP to achieve its purpose.

This is a senior leadership role that works closely with the Deputy Secretary, Corporate & Support Services and Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic advice and operational oversight across the full people lifecycle — from recruitment and capability to employment relations, remuneration, health & safety, and change management.

Qualifications

Join The Team

Please apply online via our careers site : Director, People & Capability. Include your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re the ideal person for this role.

If you’d like more information or to Kōrero / Talanoa further, email

Applications close : Friday 24 October 2025 at 5 : 00pm

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