National Manager Leadership Development- People and

4 months ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Work with our executive to lift leadership capability
- Drive change through delivery of enhanced development opportunities

Ngā kawenga | About the role
At Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa, our success hinges on our people. The People & Capability group actively seeks and supports great talent, fostering a skilled and capable workforce dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for people in prison and the broader community. We 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.
The National Manager Leadership Development plays a key role in supporting the Department's focus on capability uplift across the country. While our initial focus is on providing support to our leaders as they navigate a networked way of working following our recent transformation - Te Ara Whakamua, we see our whole workforce as having leadership potential and the need for access to tools to support their career journey. As Manager you will collaborate closely with our Senior Leadership teams regionally and nationally, ensuring timely access to learning, development and leadership opportunities as they present themselves. This exciting role will bring together SMEs from inclusion & diversity, cultural capability, and talent development to collaborate on key projects and initiatives.
This role reports directly into the Director Talent and Leadership and has five Direct Reports. The role is Wellington based and will work out of our National Office on the Terrace.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You are passionate about empowering leaders to perform at the highest level and enjoy collaborating closely with Senior Leaders across many walks of life. Your career has seen you lead through influence, providing thought leadership and acting as a role model and agent for change.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Expert level knowledge in leadership theory and practice
- Experience leading and motivating a team using a values-based approach.
- Experience influencing and building capability in others at a senior leadership level

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary range for this role is $136,692-$160,813, 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.
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.
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 will close on Monday 3rd June.



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