Senior Advisor, Leadership Development
Leadership Development Centre Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho
Wellington
Fixed Term to June 2028
Salary range: $108,003 to $144,460
About the role
The Leadership Development Centre (LDC) is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Advisor to join our Programmes team for a fixed-term period through to the end of June 2028.
In this role, you'll help shape, deliver, and continuously improve high-impact leadership development experiences that build capability across the Public Service. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues, agencies, and external partners to design, curate, and refresh programmes that support leaders to thrive in an evolving system.
Key responsibilities * Design and deliver leadership development experiences that build system-wide capability. * Curate, refresh, and improve existing programmes, products, and services to ensure they remain relevant, high quality, and fit for purpose. * Collaborate with agencies, colleagues, and partners to create learning experiences that reflect good practice and respond to sector needs. * Maintain strong networks and use insights from across the Public Service to understand current and emerging leadership development needs. You'll bring: * Strong experience in learning design, ideally with a focus on leadership development. * A system-wide perspective, sound judgement, and a collaborative way of working. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing senior leaders in the Public Service. * Confidence managing work across multiple priorities, with a focus on quality delivery and continuous improvement. Most importantly, you'll be committed to delivering high-quality leadership development that drives performance, strengthens system capability, and supports leaders to succeed in complex environments.
About Us
The Leadership Development Centre (LDC) is a branded business unit within the Public Service Commission. We support system-wide leadership development across the public service, working with agencies and leaders to build capability, strengthen leadership practice and support development that helps the public service deliver for New Zealanders.
For more information about our role and purpose, visit our website at www.ldc.govt.nz
Important Information
We are committed to building a talented and inclusive Public Service through a recruitment approach focussed on merit. We value diverse experiences, perspectives and skills that strengthen our ability to deliver for the Public Service. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage people to be their authentic selves at work. Talk to us about what flexible work arrangements might work for both you and us.
Remuneration
The full salary range for the band is $108,003 to $144,460. We typically look to appoint to role between $108,003 to $131,551, depending on skills and experience.
How to apply:
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Cat Bristol [email protected].
In your cover letter we'd like to know: * about you, your background, values, and what has shaped your interest in this role * your interest and motivations for this role * the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you would bring to the role and our organisation. Requirements
Please note that all applicants are required to apply via jobs.govt.nz. You will need a RealMe account to apply.
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Te Kawa Mataaho. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information. If you have any login issues, please contact [email protected] immediately for support. Job ad open for applications on 3 August 2026
Please submit your application by or on 17 August 2026
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