Organisational Development Adviser

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wellington is seeking an Organisational Development Adviser to enhance learning and engagement. The ideal candidate will have at least a relevant qualification or two years of experience in Learning & Development, and will be skilled in group facilitation and data-informed decision making. This role offers a salary range of $79,220 - $85,000 per annum alongside impactful work in supporting OD initiatives.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.
• Experience with employee engagement and capability initiatives.
• Ability to curate and build e-learning content.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of OD programmes.
• Curate learning records in the LMS.
• Run surveys and collate insights.

Skills

Inclusive practice

Group facilitation

Data-informed decision making

Project management

Education

Relevant qualification or 2+ years’ experience in L&D, learning design, OD or HR

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Overview

• Do you have an interest in bringing Te Tiriti o Waitangi into your everyday work and decision-making?
• Keen to help run workshops and improve learning tools across the University?
• Are you someone who uses feedback and data to make things better?

About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Organisational Development (OD), Adviser. If you like turning good ideas into learning that sticks - and you care that people feel seen, safe and supported at work - you’ll fit right in. We’re a tight, collaborative OD team focused on lifting capability, inclusion and engagement across the University. In this Adviser role you’ll keep the wheels moving: support, implement and develop OD programmes within our frameworks, co‑facilitate workshops, keep our LMS tidy and useful, and use feedback and data to make each round better than the last. You’ll work alongside Senior OD Advisers, the OD Administrator and partners across the University to embed kaupapa Māori and equity‑m minded practice in everything we do.

We are looking to appoint into the salary range between $79,220 - $85,000 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Support, implement and develop OD programmes within established frameworks, and co-facilitate delivery (e.g., induction, Manager Essentials, core capability pathways).
• Curate/build e‑learning and maintain accurate learning records in the LMS.
• Support employee engagement, capability and progression initiatives.
• Contribute to refreshed EDI, equitable remuneration and complaints frameworks.
• Run surveys/pulse tools, collate insights and report on outcomes.
• Provide change delivery support and help run the change community sessions.
• Fulfil Health, Safety and Wellbeing obligations and keep required training current.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You’re a practical, inclusive OD practitioner who thrives on making good ideas real. You’re culturally grounded, understand Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what culturally safe practice looks like in organisational development, learning and change. You’re organised, steady under pressure, and you like backing your decisions with feedback and data. Above all, you build trust quickly and follow through.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A relevant qualification or 2+ years’ experience in L&D, learning design, OD or HR.
• Demonstrated experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and delivering in culturally safe, equity‑minded ways.
• Confident group facilitation (introductory to intermediate), with strong coordination and basic project management.
• Comfort with data‑informed decisions; able to gather feedback and support simple analysis.
• Proven experience building learning content in an LMS and maintaining accurate learning records.
• Clear communicator who builds relationships across diverse groups; exposure to senior leaders is an advantage.

Role Description

Role Description: https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/EZs9llYw049DoHa8pyrnvfkBRSDewfbcP3xG7d6HYzruOg?e=0s7Ogf&download=1

Close Date for Vacancy: 12 October 2025.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Claudia Faletolu ([e-mail]).

How to apply

Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.