Senior OD Specialist

AA New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free AA Membership

Birthday leave

Wellbeing leave

Hybrid working arrangement

Career development

Discounted insurance

Job summary

AA New Zealand is seeking a Senior OD specialist for a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover. The role focuses on shaping future capability through leadership development and organisational development initiatives.

You will partner with business leaders and the People team to design, implement and embed the leadership framework, fostering a high-performing, future-ready workforce and strengthening culture and engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in organisational development and leadership development.
• Proven ability to design and embed leadership frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with leaders and People teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape future capability through strategic OD and leadership initiatives.
• Design, implement and embed AA leadership framework across the organisation.
• Partner with business leaders and the People team to drive culture, engagement and organisational effectiveness.

Job description

Working with the AA | Me mahi tahi tatou ki AA

For over 120 years the AA have been helping Kiwis on their adventures! Today, we\'re one of New Zealand\'s most respected and trusted brands. From our humble beginnings as a motoring enthusiast\'s club, the New Zealand AA (Automobile Association) has grown into a large, dynamic organisation offering many services and products to more than a million Members.

And now, we\’re building the organisation of the future – more connected, modern, and purpose-driven. We are a business in transformation, with opportunities to work cross-functionally, grow new skills, and make a meaningful impact. We\’re investing in our people, platforms, and ways of working to stay ahead of what our Members and customers need.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior OD specialist to join us on a fixed term for 12 months while covering parental leave.

What You\'ll Be Doing | M\'ō te Tūranga

You\’ll play a key role in shaping the future capability of the AA through a blend of strategic organisational development and leadership development initiatives. Partnering with business leaders and the People team, you\'ll lead the design, implementation and embedding of the AA’s leadership framework to support consistent people leadership across the organisation, while also contributing to broader OD programmes that strengthen culture, engagement, talent development and organisational effectiveness. This is an opportunity to influence how leaders grow and succeed, while delivering practical OD solutions that help create a high-performing, future-ready workforce.

About You | M\'ōu

You\’re an experienced OD professional who combines strong organisational development expertise with a passion for leadership development. You\'ll have a track record of designing and embedding leadership frameworks, capability programmes and people initiatives that drive meaningful behavioural and organisational change. Comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level, you\'ll be a trusted advisor who can build strong relationships with leaders, influence stakeholders and turn complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. You\'ll thrive in a collaborative environment where you can balance broader OD consulting with the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on leadership capability across the business.

What We Offer | Ng\'ā āhuatanga kei a m\'ātou

• Free AA Membership for you and your whānau
• A day off for your birthday and 2 days wellbeing leave annually
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Training available / career development
• Discounted insurance

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Our teams celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day. We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.

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