Talent Enablement Lead

Talent Enablement Lead Shape the future of Talent Acquisition and internal mobility at NZ PostLead recruitment transformation, technology optimisation and employer brand initiativesJoin a business with a proud legacy and an exciting futureHybrid role working in either Auckland (Highbrook) or Wellington (CBD)Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleAt NZ Post, we care about attracting, developing and retaining great people who help us deliver for Aotearoa every day.  As our Talent Enablement Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in creating the systems, processes, tools and insights that enable best-practice talent acquisition and internal mobility across the business.  You'll work across People teams, leaders and external partners to improve how we attract talent, strengthen candidate experiences and build talent capability for the future.This is a highly influential role for someone who enjoys improving how things work.  You'll lead key talent initiatives, optimise recruitment technology, use market and workforce insights to shape decisions, and drive meaningful improvements that make hiring simpler, more effective and more inclusive across NZ Post.You'll do that by:Leading continuous improvement across recruitment and internal mobilityOptimising recruitment technology, reporting and user experienceStrengthening our employer brand and employee value propositionGenerating talent, workforce and supplier insights to inform decisionsManaging recruitment suppliers, technology partners and contingent workforce arrangementsPartnering across the business to deliver inclusive and future-focused talent practicesMōu - About youYou're an experienced Talent Acquisition professional who understands what great hiring looks like and knows how to create the conditions for it to thrive.  While you're no longer focused on running recruitment processes yourself, your credibility comes from deep Talent Acquisition experience and a genuine understanding of the challenges, opportunities and trends shaping the profession today.You enjoy looking at the bigger picture and finding better ways of working.  Whether it's improving processes, optimising technology, enhancing employer brand, lifting capability or using data to influence decisions, you're motivated by creating lasting improvements that have impact across an organisation.  You'll be equally comfortable partnering with senior leaders, collaborating with People teams and working with external providers to drive meaningful change.You'll bring energy, pragmatism and a strong delivery mindset. You're someone who can balance strategy with action, build support for new ideas and bring people on the journey to achieve better talent outcomes.You'll combine that with:10+ years' Talent Acquisition experience in a large, complex organisationsA strong understanding of modern talent attraction, internal mobility and workforce trendsExperience leading Talent Acquisition improvement, transformation or enablement initiativesConfidence using technology, data and insights to drive better decisions and experiencesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across all levels of an organisationA proactive, outcomes-focused approach with the drive to turn ideas into actionHe Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about.  Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:Free onsite secure parking at our Auckland sitesAccess to discounted health insurance plans for you and your familyAccess to special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New ZealandRetail shopping discounts with our partnersAn Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need itPlus more!Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!At NZ Post - whatever the role - we share the same goal.  Delivering.  For Aotearoa New Zealand.  For each other.Ready to be part of something bigger?  Then apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  For a confidential kōrero or more information, contact Michele Christie, Talent Partner, on 022 087 5195.Applications for this position close on 18 October 2026Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.  All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles.  We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.NZ Post proudly stands as a Gold Supporter of Pride Pledge - because building an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic self to work is core to who we are.