Learning & Development Business Partner

Shape capability and learning across the BDO New Zealand network

• Partner with leaders to design impactful learning and development initiatives
• Build technical and professional capability across the organisation
• National role supporting learning, development, and capability programmes

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO

At BDO, our culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust. As one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations, we work with clients of all sizes across a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our partnership-style approach we focus on what matters to our clients and deliver practical, high quality solutions through open, honest communication.

About the role

We are looking for a Learning & Development Business Partner to join BDO New Zealand, based in our Auckland CBD office.

This is a varied and highly collaborative role where you will partner with stakeholders across the BDO network to build capability and deliver engaging learning programmes that support business and people priorities.

Working closely with the National Learning & Organisational Development Lead, service line leaders, subject matter experts and the wider People & Capability community, you will play a key role in creating meaningful learning experiences that help our people grow and succeed at every stage of their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across your portfolio to identify capability needs and develop learning solutions aligned to business priorities
• Design, maintain and continuously improve technical and professional learning pathways and curriculum frameworks
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create relevant, practical and engaging learning content
• Support trainers and leaders across the network to deliver high-quality learning experiences and on-the-job development
• Monitor programme engagement, learner feedback and outcomes to ensure learning delivers measurable value
• Manage relationships with external learning providers and oversee programme quality and effectiveness
• Coordinate the delivery of workshops, development programmes, conferences and learning events across the national calendar
• Maintain and optimise learning resources and content through BOLD, our Learning Management System
• Contribute to learning communications, continuous improvement initiatives and organisational development projects

Experience & Attributes

• Experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, Talent Development or a related people capability role
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent facilitation, project coordination and organisational skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability with a focus on continuous improvement
• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to create engaging learning materials and communications
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, coaching experience and professional services experience are advantageous

WHY BDO?

When you join BDO, we will make your growth our priority. You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where learning, development and career progression are actively supported.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced learning professional to help shape capability, performance and career development across BDO New Zealand.

You must currently be in New Zealand and hold permanent work rights to apply.