Capability Partner Australia & New Zealand

Why work with Assurant? Assurant redefines the boundaries of protection - safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world’s most successful brands. When you join Assurant, you will be part of a community that cares. A diverse and supportive team culture will see you challenge yourself and motivate you to think out of the box. With more than 100 years’ industry expertise, we are trusted by over 300 million consumers worldwide. We support global businesses that are advancing the connected world for their customers, making technology more accessible and eco-friendly. Some of the benefits you'll get working at Assurant include: International and Local mentoring programs Two recharge days, and a cultural day annually to support work/life balance and celebrating what's important to you Discounted Employee Share Purchase Program Diversity panels and employee resource groups 10 weeks company paid parental leave including superannuation contributions while on unpaid leave Development programs and support for higher education Novated vehicle leasing Volunteering leave to give back to the communities we serve Hybrid work model What's the role about? Based in our Hawthorn East office, the Capability Partner develops and delivers the Australia and NZ capability strategy, translating business priorities into a focused 12-month portfolio of capability initiatives that support organisational performance, growth and risk management. The role partners with leaders to diagnose business and performance needs, challenge assumptions that training is always the answer, and design practical capability solutions that strengthen leadership, manager effectiveness, AI and digital adoption, change capability, and commercial performance. The role also supports the localisation, adoption and embedding of Global Enterprise Talent initiatives across AUS & NZ, ensuring global frameworks are translated into practical actions that strengthen leadership, talent and organisational capability. In addition, the successful candidate will: Partner with leaders and the People Organisation team to diagnose capability challenges, shape strategic capability plans and prioritise investment across key business needs. Design and deliver leadership and people manager development initiatives that strengthen coaching, performance management, decision-making, accountability and collaboration. Drive AI and digital capability by building confidence, accelerating responsible adoption and enabling teams to translate emerging technologies into practical business outcomes. Create engaging, blended learning experiences using facilitation, coaching, peer learning, digital resources and workplace application to support lasting behaviour change. Facilitate high-impact workshops, leadership forums and development programs, influencing stakeholders at all levels including senior leaders. Establish success measures and evaluate learning effectiveness, ensuring capability initiatives deliver measurable behavioural and business outcomes. Partner with Compliance team to design, deliver and continuously improve mandatory and regulatory learning programs.

5-8 years' experience in capability, learning and development, leadership development, organisational development or a related field. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Learning & Development, Psychology, Education, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Proven experience developing capability strategies and translating business priorities into actionable capability roadmaps and annual plans. Strong capability to partner with leaders and subject matter experts to diagnose business challenges and design targeted development solutions. Demonstrated success delivering blended learning experiences, combining facilitation, coaching, peer learning, workplace application and