Organisational Development Manager

**Job Description** The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi**

As a senior member of OD, and part of the Leadership & Transformation team, the **OD Manager** will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic leadership, engagement and culture transformation interventions. The role offers a unique opportunity to both facilitate and lead project work from designing and facilitating leadership development programmes, coaching leadership teams, supporting major change initiatives and to driving culture change.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

The Organisational Development Team, part of the Human Resources Directorate, exists to partner with leaders and our people to build the capability and culture the University needs to succeed now and in the future. We are strongly focused on building the people experience that enables the university to deliver its strategic objectives and exceptional results. We have an exciting mandate for change, in an organisation that has a significant impact on graduate careers, world class research and our communities in New Zealand. Our four OD practice areas work together support the success of the University.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

You’ll be passionate about leadership, culture and transformation and driven to make a difference for your customers and the organisation. Being authentically committed to working collaboratively, you’ll be a key player in our high performing and supportive team. As a lifelong learner who thrives on staying up to date with leading-edge practices, you’ll be skilled at translating these into simple and practical solutions that work for customers in their specific contexts.

You’ll have direct experience of delivering high-impact culture interventions, transformation methodologies and designing and facilitating leadership programmes that generate sustained behavioural change.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

**Important Skills/ Experience| Nga Pūkenga Motuhake**
- Direct experience in designing and delivering a range of strategic culture, engagement, employee listening frameworks, leadership/talent development and transformation projects
- Knowledge of indigenous leadership methodologies (particularly Māori and Pacific), an advantage.
- Stakeholder management experience and consulting within a large complex organisation
- Change management and OD/Learning methodologies essential, with agile and human centred design skills advantageous
- Project leadership or team leadership, either directly or in a project environment
- Experience in complex, large-mid scale project management
- Knowledge of te ao Māori and the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi/ or interest in learning
- Generalist knowledge of other OD and HR areas

**Additional Information** Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

We offer the opportunity to extend your Organisation Development career with New Zealand’s leading University. We also offer:

- A genuine commitment to supporting flexible working
- Professional development opportunities, including options to develop te reo and understanding of te ao māori
- Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
- Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution
- A stimulating, diverse and inclusive environment
- Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

**Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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