Organisational Development Lead

Environmental Protection Authority NZ

. Help the EPA adapt, grow, and perform at its best through organisational effectiveness .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$126,733 - NZ$190,099 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in organisational development, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and performance improvement. Proven ability to lead and coach teams while implementing evidence-based practices that enhance organisational effectiveness and resilience.

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Organisational Development LeadershipTalent Management ExpertiseEmployee Engagement StrategiesPerformance Improvement InitiativesStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Organisational Development MethodologiesSuccession PlanningJob ArchitectureCareer PathwaysLeadership DevelopmentLearning and DevelopmentDiversity and Inclusion

Soft Skills

Strong Facilitation SkillsEffective CommunicationCoaching Abilities

Tools & Technologies

QualtricsArticulate 360

Industry Keywords

New Zealand Employment LegislationPublic Sector Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help the EPA adapt, grow, and perform at its best through organisational effectiveness
Align strategy, culture, capability, and people so the EPA can deliver on its purpose
Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and people leaders using a whole-of-system view
Lead the organisational development work programme
Strengthen the systems and practices shaping how people work, grow, and contribute
Ensure organisational development systems and practices connect as a coherent whole
Lead and coach the Organisational Development Advisor
Deliver practical, evidence-based improvements that make a lasting difference to how the EPA works
Support the EPA in becoming resilient, adaptable, and ready for the future

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ senior organisational development experience, including leading and developing new HR and OD initiatives/process improvement across organisations
Proven experience leading, developing, and coaching improvement in cyclical OD activities, including talent management, employee engagement, performance, and succession planning
Expertise across talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, job architecture and career pathways, leadership development, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion
Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder relationship skills
Experience managing complex programmes and projects and delivering results
Sound knowledge of organisational development methodologies and contemporary people practices
Understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and ideally the public sector environment
Experience with systems such as Qualtrics or Articulate 360 would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working culture
Three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Year in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
$400 non-taxable payment to help you set up working at home
An annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
In-house Māori cultural capability building programme
Learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium
Active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
EPA awards recognising individual and team effort