Organisational Development Lead
New Plymouth - New Zealand
Job Summary
Organisational Development Lead
New Plymouth Tauranga or Wellington
Permanent - Full-time
Ready to help shape how leadership accountability and performance come to life across Powerco Were looking for an experienced Organisational Development Lead to translate strategy into practical tools frameworks and interventions that strengthen organisational capability and lift performance. This is a great opportunity to influence how leaders lead teams work and change is embedded across the business.
In this role youll design and embed organisational development initiatives that improve leadership effectiveness team performance and ways of working. Youll work closely with leaders and People Safety & Culture colleagues to develop practical frameworks diagnose organisational needs and deliver interventions that create measurable behaviour change and sustained outcomes.
What youll be doing
- Design and implement organisational development initiatives that strengthen leadership routines accountability and performance.
- Develop and maintain OD frameworks tools and approaches that leaders can easily apply in practice.
- Use organisational insights and data to identify capability gaps and deliver targeted interventions.
- Work collaboratively with People & Culture Business Partners to support behavioural change team effectiveness and sustainable adoption of new ways of working.
- Collaborate with learning and people teams to turn capability needs into practical development pathways.
What youll bring
- Proven & demonstrable experience delivering organisational development initiatives across complex organisations.
- Strong diagnostic capability experience of identifying organisational and leadership needs and executing into practical solutions.
- Experience designing and embedding frameworks programmes or tools that improve leadership capability and team effectiveness.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative practical style and a passion for helping leaders and teams perform at their best.
Why join Powerco
At Powerco we connect communities to energy thats safe reliable and resilient while helping shape a sustainable energy future for Aotearoa. Were guided by Ngā Tikanga Our Way and by values including Proud to be here Better together Working smarter and Future focused.
If youre excited by the opportunity to shape enterprise capability influence leadership effectiveness and help build an organisation ready for the future wed love to hear from you.
Applications close: Friday 26 June 2026
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds often wont apply for roles unless they meet ALL the encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process please phone or email
About Company
Powerco is the second-largest gas and largest electricity distributor in New Zealand. It is one of only two companies to distribute both electricity and natural gas through their network.