Organisational Development Advisor

About the organisation

Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, is New Zealand’s largest university and a major employer, supporting more than 41,000 students with over 5,400 academic and professional staff. The university is investing in a stronger, more connected organisational development capability to improve workforce sustainability, organisational performance, and long-term impact.

About the role

The Organisational Development Advisor contributes to the delivery of organisational development initiatives by coordinating workstreams, supporting implementation, and helping embed capability-focused programmes across the university. You will partner closely with OD Managers and Consultants, gaining broad exposure across OD practice areas while building your own experience and career development.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. The salary range is $73,400 to $99,400, depending on skills and experience.

What you'll do

• Turn OD strategy into practical delivery activity
• Coordinate and drive projects and initiatives from planning through to completion
• Lead or assist with learning sessions, workshops, and group discussions
• Use data and insights to shape decisions and improve design
• Create tools, resources, and supporting materials that strengthen the employee experience
• Work with stakeholders to help initiatives land well, stay embedded, and deliver lasting value

About you

You are an experienced organisational development practitioner with a track record of supporting people-focused initiatives and helping deliver effective outcomes. You bring sound judgement, a practical working style, strong coordination skills, and confidence operating in a complex, highly federated environment. You build trusted relationships easily and contribute through structured delivery and thoughtful insight.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting the delivery of organisational development or learning initiatives
• Strong planning, coordination, and multitasking ability across several workstreams and deadlines
• Comfort using data or information to guide decisions and delivery choices
• Effective relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach
• A relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in learning, organisational development, HR, or training design and delivery

Benefits and perks

• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options and flexible hours
• Employer superannuation contribution of up to 6.75%
• Competitive pay with five weeks of annual leave
• Career development programmes
• Discounted car parking
• Generous parental leave support
• Childcare support
• Access to a range of other internal and external discounts and services

Additional information

The university is committed to providing an excellent workplace and a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. It also recognises its responsibilities under the Treaty of Waitangi and works toward equity outcomes for staff and students. Support information is available for Māori, Pacific peoples, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work, and other personal circumstances.

Application process

Applications must be submitted online by 28 June 2026. A cover letter and CV are required, and candidates should show how they meet the skills and experience described above. Questions about the role can be directed to Lisa Matthews at lisa.matthews@auckland.ac.nz. Email applications are not accepted.