Culture and Capability Partner

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 126,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

15 days wellness leave

Public transport subsidy

Fitness passport

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Reserve Bank - Te Putea Matua is seeking a Culture and Capability Partner to lead te ao Maori, DEI, and inclusion initiatives across the culture and capability programme. You will advise leaders, design pragmatic solutions, and help kaimahi build practical capability.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, co-design with leaders, and apply data insights to prioritise and shape evidence-based approaches. Flexible working and generous benefits support your impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading programmes or projects strengthening organisational culture and capability.
• Ability to use data, insights and employee feedback to identify priorities.
• Experience designing initiatives within complex, high-performing organisations.
• Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong experience in DEI and te ao Maori.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the culture and capability portfolios including te ao Maori, DEI.
• Use organisational data, employee voice and insights to shape evidence-based solutions.
• Partner and co-design with leaders, colleagues and kaimahi to create practical, inclusive approaches.
• Provide specialist advice and coaching to leaders and colleagues across culture, capability and organisational development.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing thinking when needed.
• Connect initiatives across your portfolio, identifying dependencies, opportunities and gaps.
• Measure the impact of initiatives and use learning to improve our approach.

Skills

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Te ao Māori

Data-informed decision making

Stakeholder influence

Culture change

Program/Project leadership

Facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Background in matauranga Maori, DE&I, Organisational development, HR, Psychology or related field

Job description

Bring your expertise to help shape how we work at Te Putea Matua.Lead culture and capability portfolio focused on te ao Maori, diversity, equity and inclusion.Work with colleagues across the organisation to put ideas into practice and improve how we support and develop our people.Enjoy flexible working, 15 days wellness leave and range of other generous benefitsTe turanga | The roleAs Culture and Capability Partner, you'll lead a portfolio focused on te ao Maori, diversity, equity and inclusion within our wider culture and capability programme. You'll work closely with another Culture and Capability Partner and the wider team, bringing complementary strengths to a shared programme of work. You'll also work closely with the Principal Adviser Te Ao Maori and Kaiarahi Maori, and colleagues across Te Putea Matua, to connect expertise and turn organisational priorities into practical initiatives. You'll advise leaders and colleagues, helping them work through complex issues and put inclusive approaches into practice.In this role, you'll:Lead the planning and delivery of the culture and capability portfolios including te ao Maori, diversity, equity and inclusion.Use organisational data, employee voice and insights to identify needs and shape evidence-based solutions drawing on te ao Maori and equity and inclusion principles.Partner and co-design with leaders, colleagues and kaimahi to create practical, inclusive and sustainable approaches.Provide specialist advice and coaching to leaders and colleagues across culture, capability and organisational development.Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, confidently influencing and challenging thinking when needed.Connect initiatives across your portfolio, identifying dependencies, opportunities and gaps.Measure the impact of initiatives and use evidence and learning to continuously improve our approach.O pukenga | About youYou'll bring strong expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion, alongside deep knowledge of te ao Maori. You'll be skilled at putting that expertise into practice, helping to continue improving how Te Putea supports and develops its people. You'll bring your own expertise and learn from others, adding further depth to the matauranga Maori and DEI capability across Te Putea Matua. You'll design, deliver and evaluate Te Ao Maori learning and cultural capability initiatives that support kaimahi and leaders to build practical capability and confidence over time.You'll also bring:Experience leading programmes or projects that strengthen organisational culture and capability.Ability to use data, insights and employee feedback to identify priorities and make clear recommendations.Experience designing and delivering initiatives within complex, high-performing organisations.Confidence advising leaders, facilitating discussions and influencing decisions.The ability to navigate multiple priorities and understand how your work connection with wider organisaitonal needs.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Sound judgement and a pragmatic, collaborative working style.Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. Your background may include building matauranga Maori capability, DE&I, Organisational development, Human Resources, Psychology or a related fieldThe anticipated appointment range for this role is $126,175 to $147,205 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).Ko wai matou - Who we are'We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.'We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.'Nga painga - What we can offer you'The Reserve Bank - Te Putea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits'Come join us if you want to make an impact'Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Putea Matua is about more than a job. Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.'Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.'Korero tapiri - Additional information'We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email [e-mail].'Me pehea te tuku tono - Interested?'Check out the job description here for this role or email us at [e-mail] for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.'We are reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with applicants prior to the closing date on 22nd November 2026. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.'Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines authentically why you think you'll be a great fit for this role. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.'