Senior Organisational Development Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Department of Conservation Full time
Join a well-respected, driven, and passionate team.

  • Four weeks + three days annual leave per year prorata, flexible working options
Toitū te marae a Tāne-Mahuta, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa.

We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


We do this by:

  • Protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes
  • Managing threats and adverse impacts
  • Being a voice for conservation
  • Connecting people to nature
He angitūtanga | About the role
We're looking for a Senior Organisational Development Advisor to join our Performance and Culture Systems Team.

This is a great time to join our team, as we are leading an exciting work programme to help shape the future of DOC.

Our team is a trusted partner within DOC and is focused on working at a strategic and systems level to help the organisation build its desired culture.

We are looking for systems thinker and strong collaborator who can take the lead on a range of organisational development initiatives.

A specific piece of work you will be involved in will be working alongside the OD Principal Advisor to support the development of DOC's desired leadership and organisational culture.

Part of this work will involve supporting the quarterly leadership huis for the DOC Senior Leadership team.
The Performance and Culture Systems Team are driven, connected and passionate about their work and making a difference. Your fresh ideas will be welcomed and supported, with autonomy to shape your own work programme.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

You will be an experienced Senior Organisational Development (OD) Advisor who has a varied generalist background including experience developing organisational culture and leadership programmes.

You will be known for your ability to build strong relationships both with senior leaders and stakeholders and have great written and verbal communication skills.

As a self-starter with a proactive approach, you will relish the opportunity to grow, develop and own this core foundational piece of leadership and culture work.

If you also have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you.

  • A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification eg in organisational psychology, organisational behaviour, or human resources.
  • The ability to develop solutions to varied and complex problems requiring knowledge of OD.
  • Experience designing and delivering OD initiatives to build organisational culture and capability.
  • Strong relationship and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Good planning, logistics and facilitation skills.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

DOC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability.

We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations.


Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

  • Flexible working opportunities suited to your role
  • Career development, secondment, and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
  • Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
  • Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure


Te Pukenga Atawhai
  • Cultural Capability Development Programme.


The salary range for this position is $100,412 to $136,117 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Rā katinga | Applications close 5 pm on Sunday, 29 January 2023.
Taupānga| Job Reference DOC/1689142

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