Principal Adviser - Capability at Ministry of Transport, Wellington - Wairarapa Team and Group: Human Resources, Corporate Services
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)
Location: Wellington CBD (3 Queens Wharf)
Salary: $127,142 - $160,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)
About the opportunity | Nga whakamarama mo te tunga
As the Principal Adviser Capability reporting to the HR Manager, you'll be working closely with the HR team to lead, create and implement capability and organisational development initiatives and solutions for the Ministry.
You will have a broad scope and will enjoy delivering an ambitious work programme to help shape the future of our Ministry.
As a Principal Adviser in the Ministry's HR team, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of some of our most complex and ambiguous areas of work. You will do this by working with and through others.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of a workforce strategy for the Ministry
Contribute to the development of a graduate programme for 2025
Have a strong focus on our learning and development area and will be responsible for organising the common capability plan for the Ministry which includes leadership development
Lead the review and refresh of our performance expectation frameworks
Develop and enhance our career progression frameworks, pathways and strategy
Develop, lead and contribute to initiatives for our diversity, equity and inclusion committee and strategy
Lead/contribute to the development of retention strategies, recognition and reward strategies and plans
Contribute to the review of our approach to induction and onboarding
Lead/contribute to the development and refresh of policies, procedures and guidelines
Enjoy achieving results and working as part of a team
Collaborate closely with our HR team and wider Ministry to build capability and foster high-performing teams aligned with the Ministry's purpose, values, and objectives
What you'll bring | Te wahi ki a koe
We're looking for someone who is passionate about building capability and who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. You will be able to easily make linkages and connections across work programmes, understand and achieve business outcomes as well as demonstrate pragmatism, problem solving, and analytical skills.
In addition, you will have:
A minimum of five years in an organisational development or capability focused role at a Principal Advisor level
Demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of a workforce strategy
Previous public sector experience in sourcing and implementing organisational development and learning and development programmes, initiatives, and tools
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated ability to influence and persuade senior leaders and key stakeholders
A team-based approach and collaboration skills with the ability to engage, build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships, connections and networks at all levels
A good understanding of cultural awareness, ensuring we honour our obligations under the Treaty as it applies in the public sector
What we offer | Te wahi ki a matou
Scope and the ability to influence in your chosen field. In our inclusive environment, we want our people to grow their agile mindset, learn, evolve, and utilise their skills, while being empowered to make decisions.
We offer everyone who works for us a supportive work environment, individual development plans, a range of health and wellbeing benefits and a welcoming employee network.
How to apply | Me pehea te tono mai
Please submit your application online including a cover letter and CV. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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