Senior Adviser Organisational Development at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Adviser Organisational Development, People and Capability

Role Type: Fixed term - through to December 2026

Location: Wellington

Salary Band GSR Range D: $100,934 - $135,076 depending on skills and experience

Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role

Step into a role where you can truly make your mark. You'll help shape how the Ministry for Primary Industries brings its people‑focused strategies and initiatives to life, building a positive, high‑performing workplace where our people can thrive. The role will provide opportunity to deliver work in a collaborative way with other Seniors, Principal Advisers and key people across the People and Capability function.

Mōu - About You

You will be experienced in delivering strategies, projects and initiatives that help shape organisational culture and build capability. You'll be someone who has a real interest in the key strategic areas on which we focus, you'll care about the work we are doing.  You're comfortable partnering and collaborating. Developing strong relationships is second nature to you.

You will have organisational development experience in a large and/or complex organisation in these areas:

• Leadership and capability
• Organisational culture, team development and performance management
• Inclusion, diversity, and equity

You will also have prior experience of working, and awareness of priorities, in the NZ public service and up-to-date knowledge of research and trends in organisational development. Ideally you will have organisational design experience.

We're looking for someone with:

• A recognised qualification in organisational development, human resources, business management, project management or a related field.
• Experience in Organisational Development as a Senior Adviser or similar role

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the Team
This role sits within the Organisational Development (OD) team, which delivers initiatives and tools that strengthen culture, build capability, and support MPI's strategic direction. We develop leaders, grow Māori capability, create inclusive workplaces, and support our early‑career workforce.

You'll report to a Principal Adviser and work alongside a diverse group of OD specialists who care about each other and the impact we make. You'll be able to contribute immediately, with strong support from a team of Principal, Senior, Specialist and Advisory colleagues.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Study assistance may be available
• Professional membership reimbursement

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? - Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making the Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 12th April 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Abby.walker@mpi.govt.nz

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