Principal Adviser

1 month ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Position Title**:Principal Adviser - Capability

**Team and Group**:Human Resources, Corporate Services

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

**Location**:Wellington CBD (3 Queens Wharf)

**Salary**:$127,142 - $160,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)


- Lead the full range of Capability and Organisational Development activities and initiatives
- Lead the development of a workforce strategy for the Ministry
- Previous experience working at a Principal level in the public sector is essential

Excellent opportunity to continue or progress your career in the public sector and lead the full range of capability & organisational development initiatives at the Ministry of Transport.



**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. Our purpose is to enable a transport system that connects New Zealand.



**About the opportunity | Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga**

As the Principal Adviser Capability reporting to the HR Manager, you'll be working closely with the HR team to lead, create and implement capability and organisational development initiatives and solutions for the Ministry.

You will have a broad scope and will enjoy delivering an ambitious work programme to help shape the future of our Ministry.

As a Principal Adviser in the Ministry's HR team, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of some of our most complex and ambiguous areas of work. You will do this by working with and through others.

Specifically, you will:

- lead the development of a workforce strategy for the Ministry
- contribute to the development of a graduate programme for 2025
- 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
- lead the review and refresh of our performance expectation frameworks
- 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
- lead/contribute to the development of retention strategies, recognition and reward strategies and plans
- contribute to the review of our approach to induction and onboarding
- lead/contribute to the development and refresh of policies, procedures and guidelines
- enjoy achieving results and working as part of a team.
- collaborate closely with our HR team and wider Ministry to build capability and foster high-performing teams aligned with the Ministry's purpose, values, and objectives.



**What you'll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe**

We're looking for someone who is passionate about building capability and who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. You will be able to easily make linkages and connections across work programmes, understand and achieve business outcomes as well as demonstrate pragmatism, problem solving, and analytical skills.

In addition, you will have:

- a minimum of five years in an organisational development or capability focused role at a Principal Advisor level
- demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of a workforce strategy
- previous public sector experience in sourcing and implementing organisational development and learning and development programmes, initiatives, and tools
- excellent verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated ability to influence and persuade senior leaders and key stakeholders
- 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.
- a good understanding of cultural awareness, ensuring we honour our obligations under the Treaty as it applies in the public sector.



**Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau**

The salary band for the role is $127,142 to $160,000. 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.



**_ Applications close 5pm Friday 22 November 2024._**


- Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted._

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