Senior Adviser Workplace Experience

Senior Adviser Workplace Experience

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

This is a key role within the People Division, responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating organisational development initiatives that enhance the Ministry’s workplace experience. You’ll contribute to a work programme including:

• Leading the design and co-ordinating delivery of our Early in Careers programme
• Supporting the continued delivery of, and response to, our workplace experience surveys
• Contributing to priority initiatives including performance management and talent management
• Leading the implementation of the Ministry’s diversity and inclusion priorities in partnership with key stakeholders
• Evaluating the impact of initiatives and using data to support continuous imrovement

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description click here

The full salary range for this role is $106,973 and $144, 727 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

 Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in the delivery of OD projects in a range of areas of organisational development such as Workplace Experience, Values, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural change, Capability Development, Leadership Development, Change Management, and Employee Engagement.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Well-developed ability to analyse and interpret complex information to provide clear, evidence-based advice and make effective, well-reasoned decisions.
• Inclusive and adaptive working style and the ability to influence and develop trust and credibility with key stakeholders.

• Degree in Human Resources, employment law, international relations, political science or an equivalent qualification from a related field; or equivalent level of experience working in an ER/HR role.

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident. 

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance . Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday 29 January 2026

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.