Organisational Capability Advisor

Connexis; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexis, New Zealand's infrastructure training provider, seeks an Organisational Capability Advisor/Lead to identify capability gaps and design practical learning solutions for kaimahi and industry partners.

Working with leaders, you’ll develop resources, facilitate training sessions, and help embed skills and behaviours to lift performance.

This permanent, office-based role is in Central Wellington with hybrid work up to two days per week and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in learning and development or related field.
• Tertiary qualification in Education, HR, Organisational Psychology, or related discipline.
• Experience identifying learning needs and translating into practical development solutions.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles; NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4) or instructional design certifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Identifying organisational capability and skills gaps through training needs analysis.
• Designing engaging learning and development programmes, workshops and learning materials for kaimahi (employees).
• Facilitating training sessions and supporting internal train-the-trainer style initiatives.
• Developing learning resources, guides, and training materials that support business processes and enhanced ways of working.
• Partnering with leaders to build internal capability frameworks, learning pathways, and succession planning initiatives.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Skills

Learning & development

Organisational development

Organisational capability

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

LMS experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

HR qualification

Organisational psychology

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Digital learning tools

Job description

Connexis is New Zealand's Infrastructure Training Provider, helping build the skilled workforce that keeps communities connected, powered, supplied with water, and moving. We work alongside employers and trainees across the civil construction, energy, telecommunications, and water sectors to develop the capability needed to support New Zealand's future.

As an industry-owned and industry-led private training establishment, Connexis delivers nationally recognised training and apprenticeship programmes that help people gain valuable qualifications, stay competent in their roles, build rewarding careers, and contribute to essential infrastructure projects across the country.

We operate in a rapidly evolving environment shaped by factors such as the energy transition, water reform, technological advancement, and changing workforce needs. Through our strong partnerships with industry, we develop practical, relevant workforce solutions that help employers attract, develop, and retain skilled people, while ensuring New Zealand has the local workforce capability needed for the future.

At Connexis, our work makes a lasting impact by supporting people to succeed, strengthening businesses, and helping build the infrastructure workforce New Zealand relies on every day.

We're seeking an equally passionate and proactive Organisational Capability Advisor/Lead to help ensure our people have the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to deliver exceptional outcomes for our trainees, customers, and industry partners.

This is a highly hands-on role responsible for identifying capability needs and designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development initiatives that strengthen organisational performance. Working closely with leaders across the business, you'll develop practical learning solutions, facilitate engaging training programmes, and help embed the skills and behaviours needed for ongoing success.

Reporting to the People, Culture & Wellbeing Manager, this position is responsible for:

• Identifying organisational capability and skills gaps through training needs analysis.
• Designing engaging learning and development programmes, workshops and learning materials for our kaimahi (employees).
• Facilitating training sessions and supporting internal train-the-trainer style initiatives.
• Developing learning resources, guides, and training materials that support business processes, systems, and enhanced ways of working.
• Partnering with leaders and subject matter experts to build internal capability frameworks, learning pathways, and succession planning initiatives.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least five years' experience in learning and development, organisational development, organisational capability, or a related field.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Experience identifying learning needs and translating these into practical development solutions - effectively engaging with people who bring diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of understanding.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and contemporary learning practices - a New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4) or instructional design certifications will be highly regarded.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools.
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining trust, handling sensitive information with integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Sound understanding of Mātauranga Māori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti principles would be helpful, or keenness to develop this

This is a permanent, office-based role, located in Central Wellington, with the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements up to two days per week. Some domestic travel may be required.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.