The Challenge

Building a culture of growth and leadership within a state-wide organisation

As a large, state-wide regulatory organisation, the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) recognised the need to invest in its people from within. With teams spread across the state, building meaningful professional connections and providing consistent leadership development support was a genuine challenge.

Without a structured internal mentoring pathway, employees had limited access to the guidance, networks and career development opportunities that more senior colleagues could offer. NRAR sought to change this by creating a formal program that would connect people across the organisation and foster a culture of continuous learning.

The Solution

A strategic internal mentoring program designed for impact

Art of Mentoring partnered with NRAR to design and deliver an internal mentoring program aimed at cultivating a culture of professional growth, knowledge sharing and leadership development within the organisation.

Through strategic mentorship pairings between experienced professionals and mentees, the program fosters a supportive environment where individuals can exchange insights, enhance skills and navigate career advancement opportunities.

Art of Mentoring provides a pathway to empower mentees to achieve their full potential through personalised guidance, constructive feedback and access to valuable resources. The program endeavours to foster a sense of community, collaboration and continuous learning, enriching the professional lives of all participants and contributing to the long-term success of the organisation.

Building connections across a state-wide organisation

One of the program’s key strengths is its ability to connect people across a large, geographically dispersed organisation. By pairing mentees with experienced professionals from across the state, NRAR participants gain access to networks, perspectives and career insights that would otherwise be difficult to access in their day-to-day roles.

Program Benefits

What the program delivers for participants and the organisation

Professional Growth
The program empowers mentees to achieve their full potential by providing structured access to the knowledge, experience and networks of more senior colleagues across the organisation.

Knowledge Sharing
Strategic mentoring pairings ensure that institutional knowledge and expertise flows freely across teams and career levels, benefiting both individual participants and the organisation as a whole.

Leadership Development
By investing in emerging leaders from within, NRAR is building the leadership capability it needs to continue operating as a respected, high-performing regulator well into the future.

Community and Connection
The program fosters a genuine sense of community and collaboration within a large, state-wide organisation, helping participants feel connected, supported and valued in their professional journey.