Head of Organisational Development

2Degrees; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mobile plan

Broadband plan

Volunteer leave

Flexible working

Job summary

2degrees is seeking a Head of Organisational Development to lead strategy and a team focused on capability, leadership and culture, shaping how we navigate AI-driven changes and workforce transformation. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will drive enterprise capability and DEIB initiatives across the organisation.

You will work with senior leaders to prioritise investments, use data and insights to guide decisions, and ensure alignment with business goals while fostering an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience across organisational development, capability, learning, talent or culture.
• Experience leading workforce capability, organisational transformation or future-of-work initiatives.
• Strategic and future-focused mindset with translating business priorities into capability agenda.
• Expertise in leadership development, culture, engagement, DEIB and organisational capability.
• Strong commercial judgement, systems thinking and using data/insights to guide decisions.
• Credible, collaborative leadership style to influence senior teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and team responsible for building capability, leadership and culture.
• Shape and deliver enterprise DEIB strategy, including AI capability and future workforce readiness.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify investments, evolutions and key capabilities.
• Use data, insights and workforce trends to prioritise initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Translate business priorities into a clear capability agenda and roadmap.
• Report to Chief People Officer and partner across the business.

Skills

Leadership experience in org. dev

Capability building

Leadership development

Culture and DEIB

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Influence at senior levels

Job description

Job Description

At 2degrees, our mission is Fighting for Fair. Join us and be part of a crew that's customer obsessed, challenges norms, owns it and cares for our people.

Join a business that's growing, innovating and looking ahead, and help shape the workforce of the future.

Head of Organisational Development

Your role, your journey | Te Huarahi Whakatipu

This is more than a traditional Organisational Development role.

As our Head of Organisational Development, you'll lead the strategy and team responsible for building the capability, leadership, and culture that will help 2degrees thrive into the future. You'll play a key role in helping our people and leaders navigate one of the biggest shifts organisations have faced, as AI and emerging technologies continue to transform how work gets done.

Reporting to our Chief People Officer, you'll shape and deliver our organisational capability, culture and DEIB strategy, providing enterprise leadership across a broad range of areas including AI capability and future workforce readiness, leadership development, learning, talent and skills development, culture, performance, and DEIB.

Working closely with senior leaders across the business, you'll help identify where we should invest, where we should evolve, and what capabilities will matter most for the future. You'll use data, insights and workforce trends to prioritise initiatives that deliver measurable business and people outcomes.

How you'll show up | Tu mai Tu Rangatira

• Leadership experience across organisational development, capability, learning, talent or culture within a complex organisation.
• Experience leading workforce capability, organisational transformation or future-of-work initiatives, including helping leaders and teams adapt as technology and AI reshape how work gets done.
• A strategic and future-focused mindset, with the ability to translate business priorities and workforce trends into a clear capability agenda.
• Expertise across leadership development, culture, engagement, DEIB and organisational capability.
• Strong commercial judgement, systems thinking and confidence using data and insights to guide decision-making.
• A credible and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to influence and challenge thinking at senior levels.

What you'll get | Ngā rauemi Manaakitanga

• A rare opportunity to shape the future capability, culture and leadership agenda of a business that is actively preparing for what's next.
• A competitive benefits package including health insurance, mobile and broadband plans, plus many other perks.
• Volunteer leave to support charities and causes that matter to you.
• Flexible working, with a blend of in-office and at-home working.

At 2degrees, we're all about people. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren't just buzzwords for us, they shape how we work and show up for each other every day. We value different perspectives, experiences and ideas because they make us stronger. We welcome applications from everyone, including people living with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. If you'd like any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, email [e-mail]. We're here to help you shine.

2degrees. It's time for something different.

2degrees, kua tae te wa kia eke panuku.