Director - Organisation Workforce Transformation

JobSpace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid professional memberships

Subsidised health insurance

Income protection insurance

22 days annual leave

Social events, social sports teams, &月

Job summary

Deloitte New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Director of Organisation Transformation to lead transformational engagements for senior client leaders, shaping strategy and delivery. You will manage large teams, collaborate with Partners and Directors, and bring practical, data-driven approaches to workforce design, change management and human capital priorities.

This role offers flexible work arrangements, development opportunities and the chance to impact clients across public and private

Qualifications

• 15+ years' relevant experience across organisation transformation, workforce transformation, change management, operating model design, workforce strategy, HR transformation or related fields.
• Experience leading complex programmes in professional services, consulting, industry or the public sector.
• Strong ability to work with senior leaders, translate complex issues into clear choices and shape client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Leading organisation and workforce transformation work with senior client leaders, from early problem definition through to delivery.
• Helping clients make decisions on organisation design, operating models, workforce planning, culture, leadership, employee experience and change.
• Designing practical approaches that support adoption, build capability and improve how work gets done.
• Leading workshops, interviews and working sessions with executives, leaders and teams.
• Managing complex programmes, including scope, quality, commercial performance, resourcing and client outcomes.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to add further value.
• Providing executive counsel and leadership to senior clients and stakeholders
• Leading proposals, pursuits and commercial discussions.
• Bringing a clear point of view on workforce trends, technology, data and responsible AI.
• Coaching and developing team members, including Managers, Associate Directors and specialists.
• Working across Deloitte locally and globally to bring the right expertise to client work.
• Acting as part of the Leadership Team of Human Capital to deliver on our annual plan and overall strategy.

Skills

Organisation transformation

Workforce transformation

Change management

Operating model design

Workforce strategy

HR transformation

Senior stakeholder leadership

Commercial experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in business or related discipline

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Director - Organisation Workforce Transformation

Director - Organisation Workforce Transformation

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you'll do more than just join something, you'll add something. You've found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

Do you have a passion for leadership, driving organisational change, developing people to maximise their potential, and helping clients unlock business value through people?

Do you thrive working in a dynamic environment with a team of talented people who take pride in delivering great results?

Do you take pride in sharing ideas and experiences, and collaboratively solving problems while making an impact that matters?

You'll join our Organisation and Workforce Transformation team in Wellington as a Director.

Our team works with public and private sector organisations to solve complex people, workforce and organisational challenges. We help clients make practical decisions about how their organisation should be designed, how work should be delivered, how leaders can support change, and how people experience work.

Our work spans organisation design, workforce strategy and planning, change management, culture, leadership, employee experience, learning, inclusion, workforce analytics, remuneration, HR technology and service delivery.

We are also focused on how technology, data and responsible AI are changing work. This includes helping clients understand the skills, structures, leadership practices and workforce models they need for the future.

Job Description

As a Director, Organisation Transformation, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering transformational outcomes for our clients. You will be recognised as a trusted advisor to senior executives, leading large-scale transformation engagements, driving business growth, developing high-performing teams and bringing innovative solutions to the market.

You will combine strategic thinking with practical execution to help organisations navigate complex change, align stakeholders, and realise the full value of transformation initiatives.

You will bring depth in organisation and workforce transformation, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to lead teams through complex work. You will work closely with Partners, other Directors and teams across Deloitte New Zealand and our global network to bring relevant thinking, methods and experience to our clients.

Your typical day will include:

• Leading organisation and workforce transformation work with senior client leaders, from early problem definition through to delivery.
• Helping clients make decisions on organisation design, operating models, workforce planning, culture, leadership, employee experience and change.
• Designing practical approaches that support adoption, build capability and improve how work gets done.
• Leading workshops, interviews and working sessions with executives, leaders and teams.
• Managing complex programmes, including scope, quality, commercial performance, resourcing and client outcomes.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities where Deloitte can add further value.
• Providing executive counsel and leadership to senior clients and stakeholders
• Leading proposals, pursuits and commercial discussions.
• Bringing a clear point of view on workforce trends, technology, data and responsible AI.
• Coaching and developing team members, including Managers, Associate Directors and specialists.
• Working across Deloitte locally and globally to bring the right expertise to client work.
• Acting as part of the Leadership Team of Human Capital to deliver on our annual plan and overall strategy.

Qualifications

Bring your expertise in organisational transformation, workforce transformation and senior stakeholder leadership, and see what impact you can make.

You'll also have:

• 15+ years' relevant experience across organisation transformation, workforce transformation, change management, operating model design, workforce strategy, HR transformation or related fields.
• Experience leading complex people, workforce or organisation programmes in professional services, consulting, industry or the public sector.
• Strong knowledge in two or more of the following areas: organisation design, operating models, workforce planning, change adoption, culture, leadership, employee experience, learning, inclusion, workforce analytics, HR technology or service delivery.
• Proven ability to work with senior leaders, understand their priorities, and translate complex issues into clear choices.
• Commercial experience, including shaping work, leading proposals, managing engagement economics and growing client relationships.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to lead structured conversations and support decision-making.
• Confidence working with data, technology and AI-enabled approaches in a workforce or organisation context.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• A practical, inclusive and collaborative leadership style.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, organisational psychology, human resources, organisational development, change management, commerce, leadership, communications or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment preferred but not essential

Additional Information

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including 'taking care of each other' and 'fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

We hold a simple belief - that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.

We offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements - work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best
• Paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being, including a monetary wellness benefit
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more