Director Organisational Development - Ref 106 at Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Full-time | Senior Leadership Role

Join us at a pivotal moment.

We are a nationally respected heritage Crown Entity working to protect, support and promote the places and stories that matter most. As we prepare for a significant period of change, we are seeking a thoughtful, experienced leader to guide and shape how we engage with our supporters, staff, visitors and wider community.

This role brings together strategic oversight of several core organisational functions, including:

• Marketing, communications and brand
• Social media and content
• Supporter development and publications
• Website and digital platforms
• Design and identity
• Project oversight (capital and innovation)
• Organisational systems and business advice

At the centre of this portfolio is a major new programme of work: our Stakeholder Engagement Transformation Project. This organisation-wide initiative will bring new digital systems — including a Salesforce CRM and digital engagement tools — to the heart of how we work. It will replace disconnected legacy systems with a modern, integrated approach that:

• Strengthens how we connect with our supporters and audiences
• Improves our internal processes and reduces duplication
• Equips our staff with the tools and data they need to do their best work
• Supports future growth in visitation, revenue and reach

This is an opportunity to contribute to a lasting shift in how we operate, and to help build a more connected, future-focused heritage organisation.

About you

You are a strategic and pragmatic leader who brings experience in digital transformation, communications, stakeholder engagement and cross-organisational delivery. You are able to work collaboratively across teams, think long-term, and keep people at the centre of change.

We welcome candidates with experience across the cultural, advocacy, or not-for-profit sectors, or from aligned values-driven environments.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 20 July 2025

For more information about the role and how to apply, please refer to our website:  https://www.heritage.org.nz/about/careers