Full job description
Type: Fixed Term (June 2026)
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Identity Services Acceleration Programme
Branch: Regulatory and Identity Services
Salary: $129,271 - $160,871
Help make Aotearoa better for New Zealanders
At Te Tari Taiwhenua – the Department of Internal Affairs – we serve and connect people, communities and government to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.
About the Role
We're looking for a strategic thinker to provide senior expertise and advice on the people and capability aspects of our Identity Services Acceleration Programme (ISAP). This is a unique opportunity to shape how DIA becomes a high-performing organisation and a great place to work.
You'll be working at the intersection of organisational development, change management, talent management, Capability Development, and culture – partnering with senior leaders to build workforce capability that supports our strategic objectives.
What You will Do
Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on people, workforce and capability initiatives
Lead the development and delivery of the ISAP People and Capability workstream
Use data and insights to understand current and future workforce needs
Build effective, trusted relationships across the ISAP Programme team
What We’re Looking for
Prior experience in operating at senior or executive level
Strong background in organisational development and change management
Demonstrated ability to use data and insights to inform leadership decisions
Comprehensive understanding of organisational development and change management models
Excellent relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills
Advanced strategic thinking with ability to develop and execute plans
The Department of Internal Affairs – Te Tari Taiwhenua is committed to being a high performing organisation and a great place to work and provides opportunity for our people to experience genuine job satisfaction and contribute to making New Zealand better for New Zealanders. We support a culture of development and continuous improvement.
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognise a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to better outcomes for New Zealand and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at The Department of Internal Affairs -Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work, click here for our annual report and here for - Careers with us - dia.govt.nz
Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 22 October 2026.
For more information please contact: Greg Archer,
[email protected]
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