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The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Team Manager Capability, Wellington
Permanent position available.
Overview of position
The role calls for people leadership experience or senior level experience in a learning delivery function. You’ll also need to champion continuous improvement, be a great communicator with the ability to communicate the ‘why’ and the ‘what’, and have strong relationship and stakeholder management.
The ability to plan effectively, organise and delegate are also essential for this role.
You will lead and grow a nationwide team of capability development professionals, helping our people to support our clients and whanau. This will require you to travel regularly across the motu.
You will also:
- Lead a high performing team of Capability Developers, whose practice is aligned to our Manaaki i te Mahi framework and supports our purpose, priorities, and ways of working.
- Recognise, respect and invest in the unique potential and individuality of each person, integrating our values of manaaki and whānau into your leadership practice.
- Set clear expectations of performance, role modelling the behaviours required to be a successful Capability Developer.
- Be in the mahi with your Capability Developers, observing, coaching, providing feedback, support and development aligned to their performance and development goals.
- Plan and support the deployment and delivery of learning by ensuring best practice principles are applied to deliver a consistent learning experience.
You will have:
- Experience developing and cultivate strong relationships with managers to facilitate the sharing of information, opportunities to learn and initiatives that will enhance learning and capability outcomes.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to deliver impactful coaching and reflective sessions.
- Proven experience leading remote teams, with the ability to provide strong direction, as well as ‘in the mahi’ support and coaching to grow the capability, performance and engagement of your team.
Position Description
Team Manager Capability position description
Salary range: $103,071.00 - $128,265.00
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: 10 August 2025
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.