Change Manager

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Experienced change managers needed - helping to deliver outcomes for New Zealanders.1 permanent and 1 fixed-term (12-month) role

  • Enable the people side of complex change
  • Be part of a collegial, upbeat team


Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityOur organisation is chasing goals that make a difference for people, supporting New Zealand's economy and productivity; safety and regulatory outcomes; our environment and our resilience.

To support this significant change agenda, we have an exciting opportunity in our new Corporate Capability and Support group. We need two capable, can-do change managers - adept at facilitating complex business change and enabling business outcomes.

Ko koe tēnei | About youYou'll be a deeply experienced change management practitioner, skilled at managing complex change:
assessing the change landscape, current capabilities and stakeholder impacts - and designing the right change management interventions.

You'll have a proven track record in enabling people to adopt new ways of thinking and working - helping people leaders and sector partners to lead change well and to achieve the required outcomes and benefits.

As well as your technical change skills, you'll bring high levels of empathy, curiosity and achievement drive to your work.


Supporting NZTA's priority projects and programmes, you'll:
- be experienced in strategic, business and tactical change management
- contribute strongly to strategic and business outcomes
- enable capability building and cultural change
- lead and facilitate people-centred change
- evaluate and embed change uptake to achieve lasting results.


You'll 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.

In return, you'll be part of an energised and collegial portfolio team where your contribution is valued.

Due to the size and scale of our portfolios and our focus on excellence in change management and effective delivery, we can provide diverse opportunities for your growth and career development.

To view the position description, click here.

Ko wai mātou | About usAs part of the Commercial & Corporate (Te Ama) Group in NZTA | Waka Kotahi, the Corporate Capability and Support unit delivers shared support services across the organisation, leads improvements in corporate and commercial capability, and drives organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with your skills and experience.

Other benefits include:

  • 5 weeks annual leave, and 15 days sick leave after 3 years' service
  • Access to insurance schemes for Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness (for permanent employees)
  • Annual flu vaccinations, health checks and eye tests
  • A wellbeing initiative supporting activities that make a difference to both your physical and mental wellbeing
  • A service recognition programme.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you APPLY now, submitting your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 22 February 2024

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.


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