Head of OD and Learning - Whānau Āwhina Plunket

Whānau Āwhina Plunket has been supporting tamariki to thrive for over 117 years, join us as we continue to evolve and meet the changing needs and demands of the community as our Head of Organisational Development and Learning.

This is a full-time permanent role, while our preference is for this role to be Wellington or Auckland based, we are open to considering other locations across motu for the right applicant.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | About the role

We are intent on building a sustainable and flexible workforce, who will enable us to deliver better outcomes for communities who have not historically received optimal care in Aotearoa, including whānau Māori, Pasifika populations, migrants as well as rural and rainbow communities. With several exciting pilot programmes underway, change is well and truly afoot here.

As a senior leader within our People and Culture team, you will support in the development and delivery of an O.D and L & D mahi which is both responsive to our current context and also lay the foundation to enable transformation, uplift capability and embed our leadership framework to meet our strategic goals – all on a not-for-profit budget.

He kōrero mōu | About you

With a small team of two senior practitioners and a coordinator, you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in to deliver mahi and utilise insights gained to communicate and influence at an executive level whilst collaborating effectively with the wider P&C team (communications, HR and Māori capability team).

You will be a pragmatic and astute leader with significant experience driving effective initiatives and programmes designed to equip kaimahi (staff) at all levels with the skills, mindset and pathways that craft a high performing culture.  Prior experience working in a healthcare environment or working closely with a regulated workforce will support your transition, however, is not required.

Ngā hua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

Our core business is about caring for others, but we know taking care of your wellbeing is key to ensuring you can do your best mahi, so along with our staff benefits, we offer:

• Learning and development budgets for professional development
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• A range of retail discounts and benefits
• Enhanced parental leave entitlements
• Group discounted insurance
• In line with our ongoing goal to support our kaimahi to thrive in a culturally safe environment, we have multiple community of interests for kaimahi Māori, Pasifika, Asian and more.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be made on our website and close Sunday 6 April 2025

For specific questions about the mahi, contact [email protected]

Please note, we will process applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t delay, apply today.

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He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

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