Senior Organisational Development Specialist

About the Company Westland Milk Products is a leading dairy manufacturer in New Zealand, located in the picturesque South Island. We process over 700 million liters of milk annually, producing a diverse range of dairy ingredients and consumer products. Our dedicated team of approximately 700 employees plays a crucial role in our ongoing success, and we take immense pride in the world-class products we create. As part of the Yili Oceania Business Division, which also includes Oceania Dairy, Pure Nutrition Ltd, Canary Foods, and EasiYo Ltd, we are owned by the globally recognized Yili Group. Together, we produce over 170,000 metric tons of finished goods, exporting to more than 40 countries and generating annual revenue exceeding $1.3 billion. About the Role We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a people-focused Senior Organisational Development Specialist to join our team in Hornby, Christchurch. In this permanent full-time position, you will report to the Group Organisational Development Manager and work closely with an OD Advisor. Your primary responsibility will be to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing the employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle across Westland Milk, Oceania Dairy, and our subsidiaries, including Pure Nutrition, Canary Foods, and EasiYo. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes our people, welcomes innovative ideas, and embraces growth as part of our journey. In this pivotal role, you will help shape a high-performing, people-centric environment, driving employee engagement and strengthening organisational capability across our group. Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include: - Leading the design and implementation of programs and initiatives to build organisational capabilities and promote a high-performance culture. - Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure initiatives are effective and positively impact the employee experience. - Supporting leaders in enhancing their leadership capabilities. - Contributing to our diversity, equity, and inclusion roadmap to build awareness and improve DE&I capabilities. This is a transformative time in our journey, and your involvement across various areas presents a wonderful opportunity for your professional development while making a significant impact on our organization. What You'll Bring We are looking for candidates who possess: - A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related field. - A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in Organisational Development, Learning and Development, or HR Business Partner roles, ideally within a similarly scaled and complex organization. - Strong facilitation and communication skills. - Experience in change management and/or project management. - Experience working in or alongside operational teams. - A demonstrated ability to coach and enhance performance in collaboration with people leaders. - Experience in collaborating with and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders. What We Offer In return for your contributions, we offer a competitive base salary along with a range of benefits, including: - A company incentive scheme - Health insurance - Life insurance - Free parking - Career development opportunities - Employee assistance and wellbeing programs - Enhanced parental leave provisions - Delicious, discounted Westgold butter We are a people-focused team that values strong, effective relationships and collaborative support for one another, our employees, and the business. If you share our commitment to fostering a positive work environment, we encourage you to apply.