Strategic Change Manager

6 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

Ratonga Matihiko | Digital Services

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Fixed term until December 2026
- Ōtautahi Christchurch location a must

UC aims to deliver a workplace experience that puts staff at the centre of modern digital capabilities, supported by a new business solution that will become the backbone of our corporate services. The Enterprise Business Capability (EBC) programme is the vehicle for enabling this transformation.

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**

As Strategic Change Manager (EBC) you will:

- lead and manage the people side of change to achieve the desired programme outcomes (adoption and usage).
- deliver successful outcomes - help make the change 'stick' and ensure successful adoption and benefits realisation of changes.
- analyse, plan, implement and evaluate change strategies, facilitating a collaborative approach to change across the organisation and building ownership and capability in change leadership.

This pivotal role is based in Digital Services but works closely with teams and stakeholders across the University, at all levels.

**Mōu | Who You Are**

You will be a highly experienced senior change management professional with at least 7-10 years change management experience leading in large IT business change programmes. An understanding of the Higher Education environment is an advantage. You will also have:

- Ability to anticipate and respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
- Experience of using Prosci ADKAR methodology.
- Ability to influence and build productive relationships at the highest levels of the organisation.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, working under pressure to meet deadlines and manage various demands.
- Ability to lead change and to lead in a team environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to write and deliver succinct proposals, plans and communications.
- Bachelor's Degree (NZQA Level 7) and Change Management Certification (e.g. Prosci)
- An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**

You will be part of our Portfolio Management and Delivery practice, sitting within the wider Digital Services team. While you will work in detail with the Digital, Finance, and People & Culture teams, this role is wide ranging and you will work with people and teams across the University.

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

**The closing date for this position is: 31 January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)**:
**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 24191
- Posted on
- 15 Jan 2025
- Closes on
- 31 Jan 2025 23:59
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Project Management
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time

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