Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesAu Mahi | What You Will Do As the Capability and Wellbeing Manager at the University of Canterbury (UC), you will lead and develop an innovative and responsive Capability and Wellbeing team to ensure the delivery of effective, responsive, and high-quality training, development, and support to staff and people leaders. You will assist the Director, People and Culture in supporting the implementation of UC strategy through development and initiatives within the scope of the Capability and Wellbeing functions, as well as supporting the day-to-day operational needs of the University by: Engaging Leaders constructively through applying coaching and team cohesion frameworksEnsuring the Capability and Wellbeing Team are supported, developed and coached to enable successEnsuring strategic plans and operational activities link to the wider People and Culture function, and align with the University's strategic objectivesEnsuring programmes of work associated with Leadership Development, Professional Development and Wellbeing are innovative, timely, relevant, and effectively managed and deliveredUtilising data, employee insights and national/international trends, to be future-focused, building on the concept of continuous improvement.Mou | Who You Are You will be highly experienced (a minimum of 10 years' professional experience) in leading and developing capability and/or wellbeing functions in a medium-large, complex environment. You will also have: Demonstrated experience in leading a team, bringing strategic goals to life as operational performanceExperience of developing new and innovative solutionsSignificant experience in designing, developing and delivering a range of organisational development frameworksDemonstrated experience of being outcome-oriented, with a human-centric, empathetic, and collaborative styleStrong skills and experience in strategy development, project management, change management, and continuous improvementExceptional communication skills, including the ability to facilitate training and coach a wide range of staffKnowledge of wellbeing theories and practices in the NZ contextProven ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationshipsCompetent in the use of Microsoft packages, databases, HR technology systems regarding Learning and Development or capability development softwareCompetency in te reo Maori me ona tikanga is an advantageAn alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With We recognise and value people as our most precious resource. The mahi undertaken in the People and Culture Team is the catalyst for positive changes in our organisation. People and Culture are a fun, family-focused and supportive team of skilled and capable individuals who provide information, advice and support for employees and managers at UC. The Capability and Wellbeing team work to develop and deliver quality, tailor-made learning and wellbeing offerings to enhance the capability and wellness of UC kaimahi that support UC strategic goals of empowering staff to do their work effectively, in a supportive, nurturing, and responsive environment. Nga Painga o UC | Why UC Nga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities, and generous superannuation and leave provisions. The closing date for this position is: 14 August 2024 (midnight, NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to ******. You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
