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 initiatives
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown.

We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Tēnei Tūranga | About this role

The Team Manager, Change leads and manages the Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate, Change Management team to ensure that change approaches and interventions, frameworks and tools enable effective delivery of change across the Corporate group's work programme.


  • Leads and actively supports the development of Change Specialists, including providing training, feedback and coaching.
  • Assesses the scope and scale of change to determine the most appropriate change approach and the resourcing needed to achieve outcomes.
  • Is responsible for uplifting change management capability within Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate.
  • Provides change management support and expertise for Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate initiatives.
  • Contributes to the growth of the change management framework and its adoption by change leaders throughout the organisation.
For more information on this position, please read through the attached job description
Mōhou ake | About you

We are looking for an experienced change manager and people leader who can form strong relationships across Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate.

You will have the ability to influence and embed change at an enterprise level including strong stakeholder engagement skills with internal and external senior leaders.

To be successful in this role you will have knowledge of change management methodology, tools and techniques, as well as having sound knowledge of government and public sector processes.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.


You will also demonstrate:

  • Proven ability to coach and constructively challenge others to grow
  • Ability to manage and lead complex and large organisational change initiatives
  • A track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and Māori as appropriate
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to adjust style to the needs of the audience
Ngā Tohu Mātauranga Waiwai | Essential Qualifications
To operate in this role you must have a qualification in Change Management (e.g. PROSCI, APMG International Change Management).
Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau.

To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.
For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

We also offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
  • The ability to purchase extra days leave
  • A range of employee network groups
  • An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
  • Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the 'apply' button below.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity.

We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
Applications close Midnight - 26 May 2023
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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