Director, Talent and Leadership

5 months ago


New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Report directly into our DCE People and Capability in this key leadership role
- Shape the future of our organisational capability and culture

Ngā kawenga | About the role
Our People and Capability team support a nationwide diverse team of 10,000 people working in a range of disciplines including custody, community corrections, psychology, nursing and corporate. Our job is to enable them to achieve our strategy, Hokai Rangi, through the 24/7 services we deliver.
We have an opportunity for a talented Director to join our senior leadership team. The Director, Talent and Leadership leads a strategic focus on lifting our organisational culture, performance and effectiveness, aligning to our overarching strategy, Hōkai Rangi. Central to this mahi will be driving performance in talent acquisition, leadership development, organisational design, and transformation.
A newly established position, this role is a true opportunity to shape the future of Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa's organisational capability. It will be responsible for future of work initiatives that support organisational transformation in the medium to long term.
Key deliverables in this role will be supporting the development of a strong People Plan and building a dynamic employer brand that will ensure we attract and keep the talent we need to achieve our goals.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You are a purpose driven senior leader who takes a people-centric approach to all that you do. You connect deeply with Ara Poutama Aotearoa's core values and identify as a confident thought leader who can drive cultural capability and high performance.
Your career has seen you operate as a senior leader, across the public and private sectors, in multiple roles. You bring with you deep functional and technical expertise across all aspects of a modern Talent and Leadership function.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**You will bring the following in your kete**:

- Experience in strategic workforce development and planning
- An ability to deliver key projects within complex organisational environments and settings
- Strong cultural capability and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people
- A tertiary qualification in organisational psychology or a related human resources discipline, or equivalent professional experience

To view the full essential criteria requirements, please visit our careers website to download a copy of the Job Description.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range $202,140 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $171,819 -$242,568 Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. This role closes on Wednesday 14th February.



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