Manu Tāiko, Te Hapai Tāngata - Associate Director, Organisational Developmentat Victoria University of Wellington - - ref. f39028519
Victoria University of Wellington Wellington
Join us to reimagine how organisational development (OD) enables a thriving university culture grounded in purpose, people, and partnershipWe are looking for a strategic and courageous leader to shape a future where capability, belonging, equity, and performance are deeply integrated into the way we workThis is an exciting opportunity to lead transformational work across culture change, leadership, workforce development, employee engagement, equity and inclusion, and OD frameworkYou will play a critical role as part of Te Pūmanawa Tāngata
Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe
Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
- Human Resources Group, championing a modern, mana-enhancing employee experience across the UniversityKōrero mō te tūranga
- About the roleTe Herenga Waka
- Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Manu Taiko, Te Hapai Tāngata
- Associate Director, Organisational Development, on a permanent, full-time basis.
- Associate Director, Organisational Development, you will drive University wide initiatives that support our people and leaders to succeed in delivering strategic outcomes through collaborations, connection and community.
- HR Leadership team and work closely with academic and professional leaders, iwi and Māori partners, and stakeholders across the University.Key responsibilities include the following:Develop and lead the University's organisational development strategy and programmes, aligned to Te Pūmanawa Tāngata
- HR Delivery Plan and Te Tiriti o Waitangi StatuteDesign and embed initiatives that strengthen employee experience, belonging, and leadership capability across all levels of the organisationDeliver a refreshed EDI framework and people-centred complaints framework that enhances trust, inclusion, and safetyApply co-design and kaupapa Māori principles and mātauranga to organisational learning, change, and culture developmentPartner with Finance, Te Tai Matihiko
- Digital Solutions, and other key functions to ensure OD strategy aligns with systems, structures, and workforce planningLead a team of OD professionals, fostering collaboration, cultural confidence, and innovation in everything you deliverŌ pūmanawa
- About youWe are looking for a strategic and relational leader who can connect the dots between people, purpose, and performance.You will bring:deep experience in organisational development, change, or HR strategy, ideally in a complex organisationthe proven ability to lead transformational change that shifts culture, improves capability, and strengthens engagementa high level of cultural competence, with demonstrated leadership embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural safety in practiceconfidence working across diverse groups, with the ability to influence at all levelsstrong delivery skills
- you can move from strategy to action, turning ideas into impactcourage, empathy, and a belief in the power of inclusive leadership and shared growth.Role description
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- Chief People Officer (022 014 2630, kate.tibbitts@vuw.ac.nz).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email.
Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe
- Why you should join our teamAt Te Herenga Waka, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking people team helping shape the future of Aotearoa's capital city university.
- About our UniversityTe Herenga Waka
- Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching.
Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
- the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand
- and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka
- Victoria University of Wellington.
Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.Reference 1008339
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