Te tūnga | The role
Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team where your skills make a real impact from day one? We have an exciting opportunity for an Organisational Development Advisor to join our Organisational Development team, that sits in our wider People & Culture business group.
We have a full-time, permanent opportunity based at either our Kenepuru or Christchurch Science Centre for an OD Advisor to provide practical advice and guidance to our people on a wide range of OD initiatives which align with our overarching organisational strategy and direction.
Reporting to the Organisational Development Manager, the OD Advisor is responsible for delivering support, coordination and guidance related to people initiatives and programmes of work including employee engagement, learning and development, DEI, induction and performance. The role will be responsible for coordinating employee engagement across the organisation including leading our engagement champion cohort. The role holder will also develop e-learning solutions in Workday Learning for the organisation in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts across the organisation.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to use collaborative, creative approaches in developing and implementing organisational solutions to enhance the employee experience and build a strong science workforce for the future.
Kia angitu koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Learning & Development or Industrial & Organisational Psychology.
- Familiarity or experience with HR systems or databases.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to learn other software/systems.
- A growth mind-set, coupled with a high level of initiative and energy to work and collaborate with internal teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with and manage effective relationships with a wide range of customers.
- Critical problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively process and interpret information.
- Previous experience in Learning & Development or with Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration or tools would be desirable, but not essential.
Ngā painga | The benefits
- Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments.
- Four weeks annual leave, plus two additional annual leave days and three additional ESR days (usually the three days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve)
- 15 days sick leave and service leave provisions after five years
- Annual volunteer day to support an organisation or issue you care about in the community.
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Life insurance and physical loss benefit
- Subsidised Southern Cross insurance & access to special retail discounts.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a confidential and free counselling service.
Mō mātou | About Us
Established in 1992, ESR is New Zealand’s Crown Research Institute specialising in science that safeguards the health and wellbeing of Aotearoa’s people and natural environment.
With 4 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington (Kenepuru and Wallaceville), we use world-leading science to monitor disease, test food and products, safeguard our water, and support the justice sector. By joining forces with experts and iwi, we’re tackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa New Zealand for all.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer and value our people, providing excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven, flexible, and ever evolving landscape. We are committed to sustainability and are proud to have received our Toitū Carbonreduce Certification.
Tono mai | Apply Now
We encourage applications from those with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and/or te reo Māori.
If you would like to request a full position description, please get in touch with [email protected]
Applications close at Midday, 23 June 2025
Click apply to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a cover letter and CV, outlining your interest and relevant skills for this opportunity.
We will be back in touch once advertising closes and applications have been reviewed.
ESR is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.
If you don't meet every requirement in this position description, please don't exclude yourself. Studies indicate that women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria. We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Mahi Rangatira (Our quality counts), Mahi tahi (our team spirit), Mahi Auaha (we push boundaries), Mahi Pono (we do the right thing). If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to submit your application.
ESR is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable workplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do, but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking, enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed, heard, and acted on.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug-screen and police records check as conditions of employment.
Applications Close:
23 June 2025
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