Principal Advisers, Organisation Development

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
- Positively influence workplace culture and leadership development
- Design, implement and embed purposeful initiatives
- Work within a collaborative and highly engaged team

Work with stakeholders across the Ministry to make it an even better place to work.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The People Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade ensures that we have the right people and culture to deliver on the Government’s priorities.

We have two fantastic senior opportunities, reporting to the Head of Capability Culture and Programmes:
The Principal Adviser - Culture and Capability will provide thought leadership and expert advice on organisational development, workplace culture and engagement, supporting the Ministry’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy including taking action on our gender and ethnic pay plan initiatives.

Our Principal Adviser - Leadership will also provide thought leadership and expert advice on organisational development and workplace cultures as well as developing and delivering initiatives across our leadership development framework and pathways.

These roles will see you designing and developing frameworks and strategies, initiatives and plans which will then be implemented according to project management principles.

**Key Accountabilities for our Principal Advisers include**:

- Providing expert Organisational Development advice as a trusted adviser
- Contributing to the overall People Strategy
- Providing effective reporting and project management to successfully implement capability and culture initiatives.

To find out more please download the Position Description here

The appointment range for this role is $117,541 to $159,025 total remuneration including employer contribution to kiwisaver - however this is negotiable depending on experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?

Our Principal Advisers will have a comprehensive understanding of workplace culture and organisational development as well as experience designing and implementing capability and culture strategies. Additionally, you will have:

- Experience in design and development of HR frameworks and strategy
- Designed and developed organisational development programmes of work, encompassing one or more of, culture, engagement, values, diversity and inclusion, leadership development and organisation development.
- Knowledge and understanding of people policies, processes and systems
- A proven track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong project management skills and experience

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace. Click on our diversity and inclusion page to find out more.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

**Please note**:
This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain an appropriate NZ Government Security clearance.

Before applying, please ensure you use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance.
Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 19 February