Learning and Organisational Development Lead

Kā te Rama Switched On Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisational development firm in Christchurch is seeking a Learning and Organisational Development Lead. In this newly created role, you will design and implement innovative learning solutions, foster a high-performance culture, and integrate culturally responsive practices. Candidates should have extensive experience in People & Culture and a strong background in transformational learning approaches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a senior People & Culture or Organisational Development role.
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and peers.
• Experience in designing and delivering learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver frameworks and learning experiences that build capability.
• Lead the development of leadership capability and foster high performance.
• Integrate Te Ao Māori principles into organizational development.

Skills

Coaching and influencing

Strategic thinking

Digital systems savvy

Learning program design

Culturally responsive practices

Education

Tertiary qualified in HR or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about architecting a purposeful and values-led organisational culture that will scale?

How about driving innovation in learning, and preparing people for the future of work?

Kā te Rama Switched On Group is seeking a visionary Learning and Organisational Development Lead to join our People & Culture team in Christchurch.

If a newly created role in an organisation ambitious for growth gives you nervous energy about the endless possibilities.... then this might be the role you've been waiting for!

About The Role

As our Learning and Organisational Development Lead, you'll be the architect of our organisational development strategy. Partnering closely with the Chief Leadership Officer and leaders across the business, you'll design and deliver frameworks and learning experiences that build capability, foster engagement, and drive high performance. You'll champion a values-led, people-at-the-centre culture, integrating Te Ao Māori principles and leveraging the transformative potential of AI and emerging technologies into skill development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to shape and deliver strategic frameworks and roadmaps.
• Design and implement innovative learning and organisational development solutions that enhance skills and prepare our people for the future of work.
• Lead the development of leadership capability and cultivate a culture of continuous growth, engagement, and high performance.
• Partner with leaders and teams to design and embed the culture that we want to foster, particularly as we grow.
• Integrate Te Ao Māori principles and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all organisational development approaches.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and career pathways for our kaimahi.
• Own and continuously improve learning systems and platforms.
• Provide leadership for your team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high performing team environment.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualified in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Management, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in a senior People & Culture or Organisational Development role, ideally in complex, fast-paced, scaling organisations (construction/infrastructure experience a plus).
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and peers.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and commercial savvy.
• Digital systems savvy, with the ability to extract and analyse data for decision-making.
• Experienced in designing and delivering learning and leadership development programmes.
• Committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• An understanding of Te Ao Māori and a passion for embedding culturally responsive practices.
• Christchurch-based, with some travel required across the North and South Islands.

Why Switched On Group?

Join a purpose-led organisation where our culture is one of our key differentiators—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working alongside passionate leaders and kaimahi who are committed to growth, innovation, and making a difference every day to the communities we serve.

At Kā te Rama Switched On Group, our purpose is simple but powerful: Enhancing People's Environments. Our family and majority iwi-owned business has been maintaining and improving homes and communities across Aotearoa since 1983.

We lead with heart, respect, and purpose—making a meaningful difference in the lives of whānau, businesses, and communities across the motu. Our work spans facilities maintenance and construction services, supporting community housing, education facilities, businesses, and government organisations.

How To Apply

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