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Principal Advisor Organisational Development

Principal Advisor Organisational Development

Department of Internal AffairsWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
10 hours ago
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  • Job Identification
  • Job Category Human Resources
  • Posting Date 11 / 04 / 2025, 07 : 00 PM
  • Locations 45 Pipitea Street, Wellington, 6011, NZ
  • Apply Before 11 / 16 / 2025, 04 : 00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Type : Permanent

Hours : Full time

Location : Wellington

Business Group : Human Resources

Branch : Enterprise Services

Salary : $129,271 - $160,871

  • Provide thought leadership to Te Tari Taiwhenua to ensure our people practices support a high-performing organisation and a great place to work so that we can continue making a difference for New Zealanders.
  • Lead key organisational development initiatives, including improvements to our performance management practices, and developing and embedding a leadership development system at Te Tari Taiwhenua.
  • Coach and support a team of OD professionals in the design and delivery of a range of OD and learning programmes and initiatives.
  • The Organisational Development team is part of the Human Resources team within the Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere branch. Enterprise Services is dedicated to supporting Te Tari Taiwhenua to succeed by providing corporate services that help business groups and people within DIA to make the best contribution to New Zealand.

    The work programme for the team is at an exciting point, we have a work programme underway that spans Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Management, Organisational Culture, Performance Management and Capability Development.

    There is now the opportunity for an experienced and strategically minded OD Principal Advisor to get on board to lead key projects and initiatives, working with HR colleagues, leaders, and the Executive to shape a positive future for the organisation.

    To be successful in the role you will have :

  • Significant experience leading a range of OD strategies, programmes and initiatives
  • A sound understanding of good practice learning design and delivery
  • Significant experience building and managing complex relationships, particularly with senior and executive leaders
  • Experience applying programme management disciplines to support delivery
  • Experience providing coaching and support to OD professionals, and leaders.
  • An understanding of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga, and Te Aō Māori.
  • We’re tackling some significant strategic issues as part of a supportive and collaborative, team. If you’re looking for meaningful and challenging work as part of a great team - make sure you get in touch.

    We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

    Applications close : 5pm, Sunday, 16 November 2025.

    For more information please contact : Paul O'Callaghan - Paul.O'

    Job description : To review the full job description, please click here.

    About Us

    Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

    About the Team

    The Enterprise Services branch supports the Department at an enterprise level. Functions include legal, finance, human resources, communications, property management, health and safety, information management, security, and strategy, governance and risk. The Māori Capability Uplift Programme also sits within the branch.

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