Senior Organisational Development Advisor

4 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Summerset Full time

**Company Description**:
**You can help bring our villages to life**

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger - to bring the best of life to our residents.

As leaders in a growing industry, we offer not just a job, but a journey of growth and opportunity. We also take part in every aspect of our villages. We are the developers, the designers, the contractors, the operators and the owners. This means there are endless opportunities to learn and develop and as we grow, you can grow with us.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.
**As the Senior Organisational Development (OD) Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing OD strategies that align with our culture, values, and organisational goals. Reporting to the Head of Learning and Organisational Development, you will collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to enhance people capability, improve the employee experience, and support the achievement of our strategic objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the end-to-end design, delivery, and embedding of OD programmes focusing on culture, diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
- Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to assess organisational needs and recommend tailored OD solutions.
- Manage OD projects, including business case preparation, project planning, risk assessment, and post-implementation reviews.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of OD programmes, integrating feedback for continuous improvement.
- Change leadership and change management: Use best practice change leadership and management techniques to help embed OD frameworks and initiatives.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in organisational development, psychology, human resources, or a related field (project management qualifications are a bonus).
- Proven experience in OD within a large and complex organisation.
- Expertise in facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and embedding cultural change.
- Proficiency with Office 365 and an analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Proactive and innovative with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Collaborative and adaptable, able to navigate varying work styles and situations effectively.

**Additional Information**:
**Our Culture**

Our purpose is to bring the best of life to our residents. We do this by creating a place that puts respect for residents at the heart of everything we do by living our values; strong enough to care, strive to be the best, and work as one team. People enjoy working at Summerset because we are passionate about what we do.

**Summerset Benefits**
- Career development opportunities
- Birthday Leave
- Day to day health insurance cover
- Staff discounts through Summerset suppliers
- Sick leave is offered from day one

Only suitable applicants will be contacted for this role.



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