Senior Advisor - Talent Management and Succession Planning - Fixed Term - Flexible Location

Join an organisation dedicated to helping our communities. Be part of a team that shapes the leadership pipeline of tomorrow. Salary range $117,415-$130,461(pro-rate) dependent on skills and experience. Are you passionate about helping organisations take a strategic, evidence-based approach to talent management? Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role. At Fire and Emergency NZ we're building a more deliberate, transparent and consistent approach to identifying and developing future leaders. We're looking for a senior advisor to help drive the implementation of our new framework for talent management and succession planning. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Leadership Development team and play a key role in building the leaders of tomorrow. You will be the conduit between our leaders, the business-as-usual teams responsible for supporting leaders locally and the project team responsible for the ongoing evolution of the framework. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence leadership capability across a large and complex organisation while contributing to strategic people initiatives that will have a lasting impact. This is a fixed-term role from ASAP through to 30th June 2027. What you'll bring to the role: You will be a collaborative senior advisor who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and navigating complex organisational environments. You’ll have a passion for developing leadership strength and organisational capability. Demonstrated experience in talent management, succession planning or organisational development within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of contemporary talent management, leadership development and succession planning practices. Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across all organisational levels. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outcomes. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations. Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Business or a related discipline. Why you will enjoy working here As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development. If you're looking for a role where your organisational skills genuinely make a difference and a team that will make you feel welcome from day one, then we'd love to hear from you. The salary range for this role is $117,415 - $130,461 (pro-rata) dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. Who are we? Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience. Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be. We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation. If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: [email protected]. Applications close Thursday 3rd September 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr