Learning and Development Manager

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies.

Our people experience is anchored in a clearly articulated purpose of ‘Fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity’ and our contribution to the shared wealth and lasting well-being for all New Zealanders. In order to deliver this, we must attract, develop and retain the very best people and create a workplace environment in which everyone is able to flourish.  We are proud of our reputation for values-driven behaviour that guide our actions and defines what it means to work at and be part of KPMG.

• The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality, needs-based learning solutions across the business. This role requires both strategic and operational thinking, as well as the design and implementation of internal upskilling opportunities.

• Partner with divisional stakeholders to identify, design, and deliver training solutions by building a deep understanding of the business’s strategies, goals, challenges, and capability gaps.
• Collaborate with the wider People and Inclusion team to align on learning and development opportunities and deliverables.
• Facilitation of internal learning solutions to varied audiences.
• Ensure learning activities align with current and future business needs. Where gaps exist, propose relevant learning solutions.
• Provide effective reporting on learning and development metrics and return on investment.

• 7+ years L&D and/or OD consultant experience
• Strong team leadership and coaching experience
• Experience working with online platforms.
• Excellent project management and organisation skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the business.
• Be a self-starter with a high level of energy, drive, personal resilience and motivation.
• Ability to always demonstrate confidentiality, and professionalism

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. 

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. 

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

—  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

—  Opportunities for local and international secondments

—  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

—  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

—  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

—   A paid professional association membership of your choice

—   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

—   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

—   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

—  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

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