Specialist – Leadership & Talent Development

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.
• Free car parking at our main campuses

Shape our culture and kaimahi capability in this influential role. 

Full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role.

Based in Hamilton or Te Awamutu.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

As Specialist – Leadership & Talent Development, you’ll lead and contribute to the design, development and delivery of organisational leadership and management capability initiatives in a kaupapa Māori environment. You’ll be part of team who design and deliver critical programmes through our unique framework- Te Kaupapa Matua, that empower our managers with the management and leadership skills they need to achieve great outcomes through their people. We’ve already identified some key areas of focus, but you’ll get the chance to do your own assessment and make recommendations on what else needs attention.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your ability and desire to support our kaimahi to embed our own unique framework-Te Kaupapa Matua in to their practice is essential.

Mōu | About you

You’re a proven programme designer who understands how learning and development is best delivered, you’ll have a strong leadership philosophy and experience growing the cultural capability of others. The magic is in your ability to navigate human dynamics. You understand human nature, motivators, barriers, and emotions, and you know how to connect with others in an authentic way with the end goal of delivering experiences that create light bulb moments.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that’s captured your imagination and speaks to your experience and capability, we'd love to hear from you! Applications for this role will close when we identify a suitable shortlist of candidates.

For additional enquiries, please email [email protected]

Applications close Friday 23 May 2025 11:59pm.

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