Principal Adviser, Change

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Help shape the future of Education**:

- 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 akonga in our education system.

**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**:
The Principal Adviser, Change, closely supports the Manager, Change, contributing thought leadership, technical support, and change expertise to the transformational change management of the government's priority work programme.

This is a new full-time BAU role, where you will influence internal teams and help our frontline Te Mahau teams with implementation supports for the Education work programme. You will understand the voices of front-line staff, akonga, whanau and communities and the lead the provision of tailored change support to ensure the best outcomes.

You will work collaboratively to understand the impact of change on different parts of the sector, and ensure resources enable effective delivery of change into the sector. As a team, we will provide engagement and change frameworks, systems and processes that reflect tikanga values to give practical effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

**For more details about the role, you can view the**Job Description 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.

**About you | Mohou ake**:
We're looking for someone who knows Change back to front and inside out. You will be a leader and mentor in Change to build and foster the growth in change capability across our group.

To be successful in this role, you will have led Change in a range of programmes and projects, so you know what good Change looks like. You'll be a great communicator, confident talking to a variety of stakeholders.

You will also offer:

- A solid understanding of benefits management
- Knowledge of how data and insights can support decision making
- A pragmatic approach to Change - providing what's needed to support our stakeholders.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

This unique role offers the opportunity to focus on both internal and external change, in a supportive team environment. We get to take a systems-thinking approach to our work to make it better for akonga.

**About our group and team | Matau ropu ake**:
The Sector Change and Implementation Group supports Te Tahuhu (Ministry of Education) to successfully implement government initiatives, services and policies that impact the Education sector, our frontline takiwa (regional) staff and akonga and whanau. We partner with our takiwa colleagues to understand local context and priorities, and to support their leadership of successful change in the sector.

The Change Team supports Te Tahuhu, our group, and our regional teams with best practice change methods to support sector-facing implementation. We assess impact of sector-facing change and ensure takiwa have what they need to support successful implementation.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?**:
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

**Applications close Midnight - Sunday 02 February 2025.**
- 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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