Senior Change Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Kaiwhakahaere Panonitanga Matua | Senior Change Manager (4-month contract)

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.


  • Opportunity to use your change management experience to support digital projects deliver successfully
  • Exciting deliveryfocussed team
Mōu | For you
Taturanga Aotearoa Stats NZ are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age and background and encourage people to be their authentic selves.

  • Flexible by default, balance life and work commitments
  • An environment where we can all be leaders, where your ideas and input are encouraged
  • Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
  • City based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs
Te tūnga | The role

We currently have a 4-month opportunity for a Senior Change Manager to support projects in the Triage workstream of our Transformation Programme.

These high priority projects are delivering outputs which benefit a wide range of internal and stakeholders.

  • The Triage workstream is an initiative designed to proactively manage a pathway for relatively easy/quick fixes to be delivered aligned or informed by the Digital Programme. The goal to speed up delivery of commonsense initiatives focused on alleviating organisational risks, realising cost savings, and addressing operational painpoints. This helps build momentum and enables other Digital projects to focus on more strategic change. The Triage workstream currently has seven active initiatives/miniprojects, and a pipeline of now opportunities coming through. The existing initiatives are 1) Shift-IT, 2) Corp R, 3) Phase 2 Salesforces improvements, 4) Microsoft Managed Devices (MMD) and 3 more initiatives which require change management support. The project teams are primarily based in Christchurch and Wellington. You will work in the Enterprise Portfolio Office, support the Digital
  • Triage project manager analysts and Change Managers who are passionate about what they do and happy to support you.
You will be accountable for the management and delivery of change management and related communications activities including:

  • Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders. Create and update the stakeholder assessment and map for all current projects within Triage.
  • Development and execution of change management processes and activities across all types of change including system/technical, business, cultural and/or behavioural change.
  • Ensure that the impacts of change are understood and communicated effectively to stakeholders and staff, s that our change initiatives 'land well' with end users.
  • Preparing fortnightly communications on the knowledge hub and digital programme updates.
  • Enable the design, development, delivery, and management of key communications.
  • Provide input, document requirements, and support the design and delivery of Training delivery. (This includes training material for AKO and working with comms to ensure we are using the correct templates when sending messages externally)
  • Support and engage senior leaders and successfully implement change from identification through to embedding and sustaining the change in our business.
  • Integrate change management activities into the project plan and ADO.
  • Collating feedback on behalf of the business to monitor progress, impact, and satisfaction of improvements.
Nōu te rourou | What you bring
You will be highly organised, self -managing, able to work independently and as part of a cross functional team.

You will be familiar with techniques and frameworks of your discipline and be comfortable delivering results in a high paced environment.

We are looking for a motivated individual with the following in your cover letter and CV:

  • Your experience in your craft ideally, a proven track record of 5+ years in a change manager role across a wide range of projects/initiatives and implementation mechanisms.
  • Examples of your strong experience working with leaders and people at all levels of the organisation in a highchange environment.
  • Demonstration of your understanding of the machinery of government and related processes and procedures
  • Rolespecific training relevant certification in change management (e.g. Prosci, CMI accreditation, APMG) desirable.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • Senior Change Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mō te tūnga | About the roleAs the Senior Change Manager for Defence Estate and Infrastructure (DEI), you will be responsible for embedding a permanent change management office (CMO). Creating a change management capability uplift across our organisation (DEI) will be your focus, as we are all about empowering our people in the work they do. You will lead...

  • Senior Change Enablement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Te tūranga - The roleWe're on the lookout for a Senior Change Enablement Manager to join our Change team and support the critical Exchange Settlement Accounts System (ESAS) upgrade project. This project is vital to the smooth functioning of New Zealand's financial markets and economy, making it an incredibly impactful role. As our Senior Change Enablement...

  • Senior Change Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Potentia Full time

    We are seeking a Senior Change Analyst to join a small change team focussed on the people side of technology change. You will be joining a government organisation who are developing a range of data focussed solutions to be rolled out across their sector, informing budgeting decisions and predicting future trends.About the role:You will a right hand to the...

  • Senior Change Management Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Alpha Recruitment NZ Full time

    PositionSenior Change Management SpecialistDivisionAlpha Recruitment WellingtonJob TypePermanentLocationWellington - CentralRef#DL42800Posted2 March 2023Close off30 March 2023Alpha Recruitment is seeking out a capable, motivated Senior Change Management Specialist for an exciting permanent position located in the Wellington region.Our client is an...

  • Senior Change Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Alpha Recruitment NZ Full time

    PositionSenior Change AdvisorDivisionThe Johnson GroupJob TypeContractLocationWellingtonRef#EW5995Posted20 January 2023Close off3 February 2023Our client is looking for a Senior Change Advisor to start in early February in an hourly rate contract, working on a major change project within the justice sector. This role will support the Change Lead to develop...

  • Change Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand people2people Full time

    We are looking for an experienced IT Change Manager for an exciting new project in the NZ govt. You will be joining a govt. agency for a 6-month contract.Our client is launching a new digital tool which will cause significant change withing the sector. Your expertise will ensure quality delivery of this project.This is a great opportunity to be in a project...

  • Change Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Datacom Full time

    Our purposeHere at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in.Our teamThe Managed Services team are responsible for a number of outsourced projects and services for some of our biggest clients in Datacom. We are a very fast-paced team who focused on...

  • Senior Change Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time

    Permanent, full-time role As a Senior Change Specialist you'll play a key role in the change management activities, leading on complex initiatives by developing, planning, and delivering change management interventions geared to deliver sustainable change and enable equitable, measurable outcomes.Help shape the future of EducationHe mea tārai e mātou te...

  • Senior Transformation Change Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Bring your change management expertise Opportunity to make a positive social impact on a national scale Fixed Term (18 months) | Wellington based | Flexi working | Competitive salaryMō mātou | About usOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.In our work, we aim to demonstrate...

  • Senior Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand HOVER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Full time

    Octave is growing quickly and working on some of the most interesting digital and data projects in Aotearoa. Work that will impact Kiwis and make them better offThis role requires a high degree of intuition, attentiveness and top-notch communication skills. You will act as the conduit between our leadership team (who need business insights), your project...

  • Principal/senior Change

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Madison Recruitment Full time

    We are looking for Change & Engagement Communications Advisors at various levels of seniority for a huge Transformation Project Career Development Opportunity for Principals, and Seniors Exciting Opportunity for Change, and Engagement Communications Advisors Work with Senior Leaders on a large scale Transformation ProjectAbout the Organisation:Support one of...

  • Senior Change Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Potentia Full time

    We are on the hunt for an exceptional Senior Change Advisor to start with our client ASAP. As a key member of the organization, you will engage with stakeholders across the board, including delivery and customer-facing teams, to drive effective change and standardize data practices.What we're looking for: Experience working with data standardization...

  • ERP Change Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Weta Digital Full time

    Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients that seek to push what is possible in pursuit of their artistic vision. Along the way, our ground-breaking work has earned six visual effects Academy Awards, 12 Academy Sci-Tech Awards and six visual effects BAFTA Awards in...

  • Change Maturity Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Come join Waka Kotahi to manage risk and contribute to delivering a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa.We have an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and well-respected EPMO as the Change Maturity Manager.The Change Maturity Manager will: Lift Waka Kotahi's Change Maturity Improve Key stakeholder...

  • Change Maturity Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Come join NZTA | Waka Kotahi and contribute to delivering a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa. We have an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and well-respected EPMO as the Change Maturity Manager.The Change Maturity Manager will: Lift Waka Kotahi's Change Maturity Improve Key stakeholder...

  • Senior Change Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Are you a high performer who is passionate about successfully managing change? Do you have proven experience in change delivery and are looking for the next big step in your career? Be part of a dedicated and fast paced team doing something that will create a lasting impact for all New Zealanders Fixed term Wellington based position until June 2025Te...

  • Portfolio Management Office Change Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

    Full-time Permanent, Wellington Are you an individual who thrives on working in a dynamic environment? Does working collaboratively and leading portfolio management on a broad range of issues and topics excite you? Are you passionate about providing justice to Aotearoa?Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the RoleWe are seeking a Change Manager for the...

  • Kaiwhakahaere Panonitanga Matua Senior Change

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Statistics New Zealand Full time

    Kaiwhakahaere Panonitanga Matua | Senior Change Manager (permanent)Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. Opportunity to use your change management experience to support programmes and projects to deliver successfully Exciting deliveryfocused...

  • Team Manager, Change

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    One Permanent, full-time position available Be part of a new group to lead a team to deliver Change Management for Corporate initiativesHe mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huangaWe work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed...

  • Change Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Alpha Recruitment NZ Full time

    PositionChange ManagerDivisionThe Johnson GroupJob TypeContractLocationWellingtonRef#EW6011Posted3 February 2023Close off17 February 2023Our client is looking for a Change Manager to start ASAP in February or early March on an hourly rate contract, working as part of a small team on a hybrid working programme. The contractor will help the organisations...