Leadership Coach – Department of Conservation – Flexible location

3 days ago

Wellington, New Zealand Department of Conservation Full time
  • Passionate about coaching and have the expertise to empower others to reach their full leadership potential?
  • Exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing leaders.
  • Permanent role, flexible location.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

He angitūtanga | About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Leadership Coach to develop and enhance leadership capabilities within our organisation through personalised, one-on-one coaching. This role focuses on empowering leaders to meet both their individual development goals and the broader organisational objectives.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Research, design or customise and deliver 3-5 coaching pathways (e.g., leadership brand development, managing performance, coaching others) tailored to leadership needs using both new and existing public sector models.
  • Collaborate with leaders and managers to identify coaching needs and enhance their leadership effectiveness.
  • Schedule and deliver one-on-one coaching sessions focused on individual development and challenges.
  • Develop simple support resources to help leaders track and apply their learning in day-to-day roles.
  • Track progress and outcomes of coaching engagements to ensure continuous improvement and measurable impact.
  • Work closely with Leadership Capability Partners, L&D, OD, and other key stakeholders to align coaching efforts with broader leadership initiatives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key individuals and groups across sectors to share resources and insights.
  • Meet performance expectations and set targets for coaching sessions and evaluation feedback.
  • Manage knowledge and information securely, ensuring access protocols are followed.
  • Take responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing, as well as that of others.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience;

  • At least 3 years of experience coaching leaders across different organisational levels.
  • Expertise in best practice coaching tools and methodologies, including Public Service LDC leadership development tools, resources and offerings.
  • Human behaviour/ psychology, or related qualification, or equivalent knowledge from experience desirable.
  • Skilled in facilitating coaching both in-person and online.
  • Experience in measuring coaching impact and adapting sessions accordingly.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build trust, solve problems, and support peers in a collaborative environment.
  • High personal and professional standards with a focus on accuracy and results.
  • Understanding of the Māori Crown relationship and the ability to apply tikanga and te reo Māori in the workplace.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $92,450 – $116,985 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 at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries , please feel free to contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at .

Taupānga | Job reference : DOC/1835284

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