POSITION DESCRIPTION. Organisational Development Manager. Human Resources

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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Organisational Development Manager Human Resources Vacancy January 2015

2 POSITION DESCRIPTION Organisational Development Manager Context Lincoln University is New Zealand s specialist, land-based University with a proud tradition as New Zealand s third oldest tertiary institution, founded in 1878 as a School of Agriculture. Today it is a research-led institution with an emphasis on land-based disciplines and their associated industries - agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, bio-technology, environmental science, environmental management, tourism, landscape architecture, sport & recreation and commerce. Lincoln University has three (3) Academic Faculties, two (2) Research Centres, two (2) Divisions and sixteen (16) Corporate Service Units, and draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. The University has a student roll of around 3,500 and approximately 700 staff. Lincoln University is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Purpose To provide continual improvement and organisational development across the University & its associated subsidies, in line with the University s Vision and Business & Culture Strategy. Key Responsibilities of the Organisational Development Manager position: HR Leadership Assist the HR Leadership Team through participation in HR / OD strategic planning. Responsible for the deployment of these strategy objectives. Be the guardian of the University culture, role modeling and upholding the behaviours of our University values. Provide advice & coaching to all leaders on People & Culture strategy initiatives. Employ sound change management methodology when executing on transformational change requirements, e.g. ADKAR, 3 Es models Design & Development of OD initiatives Responsible for the design & development of: Lincoln University Values & associated behaviours. People & Culture related systems & processes to support culture & people strategy. Internal Customer / Supplier systems & processes. Performance Framework to clarify performance expectations all employees of Lincoln University & its associated subsidies. Learning & Development Framework to support performance, growth & realising potential. Leadership & Team Development Design leadership workshops to support the development & growth of basic leadership skills through to advanced leadership understanding and skills, e.g. emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, team building, etc. Design leadership tools & techniques to support leaders to create a high performance environment for their team reports. Facilitation of Leadership Development workshops & initiatives. 2

3 Strategy Deployment Capability Design team workshops to support the development & growth of basic teamwork ability through to advanced teamwork ability, understanding and skills. Design a framework of individual & team profiling tools & techniques to provide insight for development opportunities. Design strategy deployment workshop for leaders. Develop strategy deployment tools & techniques (including visual tracking tools). Work closely with leaders to coach on strategy deployment. Periodically review department set targets for strategy deployment goals across the organisation for coaching & continuous improvement opportunities. Business Excellence goals Work with ELT to decide on Business Excellence goals to build a supporting infrastructure enabling a successful strategy deployment culture. Responsible for the design & implementation of identified Business Excellence goals. Provide strong coaching to leaders during the implementation of Business Excellence goals. Periodically review department set targets for Business Excellence goals across the organisation for continuous improvement opportunities. HR / OD Purpose Team Project Work Undertake special projects for the identified purpose team to assist and implement the improvement of HR / OD world class strategies, procedures and policies, appropriate to the desired Lincoln University culture and environment, e.g.: Employer Branding Management Strategy Deployment Capability coaching Values implementation Leadership capability Internal Customer / Supplier relationships University Team Development Teaching Capability Facilitation of internal L & D workshops Implementation of Performance Framework & associated L & D framework Health & Safety Becomes familiar, and comply, with all H&S policies and procedures. Complies with all Lincoln University legislative requirements in respect of occupational H&S. Reports any hazard that has come to your attention. Wears protective clothing/apparatus as required. All Lincoln University H&S policies and procedures are complied with. All Lincoln University legislative requirements in respect of occupational health and safety are complied with. The employer is notified of any hazard that has come to the employee s attention in the course of their employment. Protective clothing/apparatus are used where procedures or common sense would warrant this. Treaty of Waitangi Support the University to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. 3

4 Demonstrates, and encourages others to demonstrate, support for the University s commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi. Other Assist the Director of HR & other HR team members with any other reasonable tasks as requested. Staff Supervised This position is not responsible for the supervision of staff Key Internal Relationships The Organisational Development Manager is expected to establish effective working relationships with: HR Team Executive Leadership Team Academic Leaders People Leaders Informal Leaders Subject Matter Experts On-site Union representatives Key External Relationships The Organisational Development Manager is expected to establish effective working relationships with: External agencies and consultancies (such as Opra, IO Net, dependent on needs) OD professionals from other organisations HR professional networks (such as HRINZ) Council & Government depts. Relevant external suppliers Relevant off-site Union representatives Accountability The Organisational Development Manager reports to the Director of Human Resources 4

5 Person Specification Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification is expected Ability to work legally in New Zealand Experience The position requires: 10 years plus proven experience in HR / OD roles is expected Good level of commercial background & understanding is desirable Technical Skills Ability to design an OD strategy in line with a business strategy & its associated goals & objectives Knowledge & skill of relevant OD systems, processes & principles is expected Strong level of commercial understanding Significant experience in strategy deployment Proven track record of designing and implementing OD workshops, tools & techniques Previous experience in facilitating OD / Learning & Development workshops / presentations that are appropriate to the target audience is expected Advance computer literacy Personal Attributes Superior interpersonal, influencing & leadership skills Proven background as a valuable Team player Has strong Organisational & planning ability Is self-managing and self-motivated Sound attention to detail Ability to deliver targets within given timelines Acts with Integrity & honesty at all times Ability to work within the LU policies and procedures and promote a harmonious working environment 5

6 CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT IEA STAFF Term of Appointment This is a continuing appointment. Hours of Work This is a full time appointment whereby the hours of work will be as are necessary to fulfil the requirements of the job. Remuneration An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment Agreement The appointee will have an Individual Employment Agreement. The conditions outlined in this document are indicators of some of the key items of that agreement. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement is five weeks per annum. The appointee is also entitled to statutory holidays in accordance with the Holidays Act. In addition, the appointee is entitled to the last working day before Christmas Day, the three working days between Christmas and New Year, and Easter Tuesday, as University holidays, provided they fall on days that the appointee would normally be required to work. Health and Safety The appointee will work and act at all times in compliance with all Lincoln University requirements in respect of occupational health and safety. University staff can join the Recreation Centre on campus. The Centre offers a wide range of facilities and services, for example: gymnasium, weights room, exercise classes, fitness assessments, massage, squash courts. Other Further information about Lincoln University can be found on our website: 6

7 Method of Application All applications must include a Lincoln University application form, CV and covering letter. Electronic applications can also be made online at Enquiries can be made to: The Human Resources Administrator Phone: jobs@lincoln.ac.nz Applications should be sent to: The Human Resources Director PO Box 85084, Lincoln University Lincoln 7647, Christchurch New Zealand 7