Director Learning & Organisational Development

- Lead and inspire our LOD team to empower our people to succeed. 

- Implement initiatives that embrace our culture and lift our leadership capability. 

- We offer hybrid working that enables work life balance + 5 weeks annual leave 

This role can be based in either Auckland or Wellington.   

Who we are: Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei  

Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally. By supporting New Zealand businesses, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation and help to share what's special about New Zealand with the rest of the world. 

What you'll be doing: Te whakamahere  

At NZTE, we believe people are our greatest asset. As the Director of Learning and Organisational Development (LOD), your mission will be to enhance our learning initiatives, solutions, tools, and practices so that they continue to empower our people, embrace our culture and lift our leadership capability to achieve our purpose and to drive our success forward. 

You will also be responsible for: 

- People Leadership: Inspire, guide, and develop your team to achieve excellence and meet NZTE’s needs. Actively contribute to strategy, KPIs, and decision-making as part of the People Leadership Team. 

- Learning and Organisation Design: Implement initiatives on culture, leadership, capability development, and talent management. Oversee programmes like Kia Kaha and Leaders for Impact. 

- Performance and Talent Management: Develop frameworks and tools for areas including performance management, talent and succession planning ensuring alignment with business needs. 

- Collaboration and Inclusivity: Work closely with the People Advisory & Talent team to support initiatives that promote high performance, growth, and inclusivity globally. 

What you'll need to be successful: Ō Pūkenga  

You will be a seasoned leader with 10+ years in Learning and Organisational Development, where you have successfully designed, led and drove cultural evolution or transformation projects, ideally across an international organisation. 

You will be a design and systems thinker, skilled at optimizing performance and engagement through gathering insights and information to tell a story that inspires action. You will also excel at prioritizing, focusing on critical tasks, and removing roadblocks.  

You will also be committed to te Ao Māori, have a passion for inspiring and developing teams, and be able to influence at all levels.  

Why you’ll love working here | Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono   

NZTE is a truly global organisation with 37 offices spread across New Zealand and internationally in our key export markets. We know that life is not all about work and flexible working at NZTE is standard practice. We will give you the right technology to allow you to work anywhere and balance your time. On top of this, we also offer 5 weeks annual leave so you can have that extra time in the year to enjoy what you love doing! 

For more info about the benefits and life at NZTE visit - Life at NZTE 

What's next: Te ara ki tua  

Join us and be a part of a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter! 

Apply today with a copy of your cover letter and resume. For further information, please review the position description here.

Applications close Thursday 22nd August 2024 at 11.59pm NZST. 

Please note: The legal right to live and work in NZ is required to apply for this role. 

NZTE is committed to uplifting the mana of Māori as tāngata whenua and recognising Te Tiriti ō Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi as New Zealand's founding document. 

 New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer.  At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability.  If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the recruiter.