Manager, Workforce Capability

Te Puni Kōkiri is looking for an exceptional Kaiārahi, Te Raukaha Hunga Mahi | Manager, Workforce Capability. This role reports to the General Manager, People, Capability and Culture and is a full time, permanent opportunity.

The Workforce Capability team are responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of workforce capability for Te Puni Kōkiri now and into the future.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity

In this role, you will lead a portfolio of leadership, development and learning initiatives, with accountability for delivery and resources. You will provide strategic leadership to design and implement workforce strategies that drive a high-performance culture and deliver a targeted organisational development programme.

You will also lead enterprise-wide learning, talent management and development and have an opportunity to position Te Puni Kōkiri for strategic influence.

There is a strong “set-up” component to this role, so you will have the opportunity to embed effective programmes that impact the entire workforce. A deep understanding of talent management (9-box grid), talent pipelining (progression frameworks) and e-learning strategies is key to the success of this role.

The likely appointment range is $133,248 - $166,560 based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $133,248 - $199,872 with a mid-point of $166,560.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 5-10 years’ work experience, ideally across a wide range of organisations, including the public sector
• Ability to influence and effectively engage with stakeholders across a wide range of professional disciplines to achieve desired business outcomes
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly at a senior level
• Solid programme management experience
• Proven senior leadership experience with the ability to develop individuals to achieve their full potential and create a high-performance culture
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to its application to People, Capability and Culture

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of te wero, manaakitanga, he toa takitini and ture tangata.

There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including:

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo Māori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.

Find out more about Our Story

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.

Tono mai | Apply Now!

Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātapu 7 Pipiri 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11.55pm.

Tukuna mai tau tono ā-ipurangi | Please submit your application online.

Nau mai rā ko ngā tononga i te reo Māori, te reo Pākehā, te reorua rānei | We welcome applications in te reo Māori, English, or both.

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Job Details

Reference #

17534

Posted on

22 May 2026

Closes on

07 Jun 2026 23:55

Location(s)

Wellington

Expertise

Human Resources

Job level(s)

Manager

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time