"Organisational Development Senior Specialist"

Job Description:

• 13-month Fixed Term contract
• Based in Auckland's CBD

Are you passionate about fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and excellence within a dynamic academic environment? Are you driven by the challenge of developing strategies that empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential? If so, this 13-month fixed-term opportunity could be the perfect fit.

As one of the world's top 50 young universities and Aotearoa New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) teaching campuses.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

In this fixed term contract as the Organisational Development Senior Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward AUT's strategic goals by developing and implementing innovative organisational development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking the lead on the development of practical and out-come focused OD programmes that cultivate leadership skills, embrace diversity, foster teamwork, and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Providing expert guidance and support to departments and teams on issues related to organisational effectiveness, change management, and performance improvement.
• Lead Staff Engagement Priority Area Actions, including implementing the AUT Wellbeing Plan and Code of Conduct.

Mō te tangata | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary level qualification.
• Proven experience in the creation and successful management of staff engagement surveys.
• Proven experience in organisational development, change management, and leadership development.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across departments and levels of an organisation.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

AUT is a fantastic place to work and has excellent staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, generous leave allowances and free membership to AUT gyms.

Joining AUT means becoming part of a community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team where your work contributes to real impact across the university.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives and grow your own expertise in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us in our mission to inspire excellence and make a difference in the world. Apply now!

For enquiries about the position, contact Caroline Cranston, Recruitment Consultant - caroline.cranston@aut.ac.nz

Job Reference: 93088

Closing Date: 19 August 2025 at 11.55pm

Posted: 30/07/2025