Portfolio Change Manager

Company Description
**Waipapa Taumata Rau| The University of Auckland**
- The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent University, with a turnover in excess of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. With over 6,000 staff and 45,000 students, the University of Auckland is one of New Zealand’s most significant and complex entities._

**Job Description**:
**The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi**

**Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake**
- Develop and implement change management strategies, including change management plans and activities aligned with the portfolio goals and objectives.
- Partnering with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and business leaders to develop and execute change management strategies, plans, and activities that support the portfolio’s success, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including portfolio lead, portfolio programme managers, product managers, and other senior portfolio stakeholders, becoming a trusted partner through building a thorough understanding of their strategic priorities and providing advisory and delivery services to achieve them.
- Identify, analyse, and manage potential risks and issues related to portfolio changes and communicate these effectively to stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication and engagement with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure understanding and support for portfolio changes.
- Develop and implement metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness of portfolio change management activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Providing input into the development of portfolio governance frameworks and processes.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of change initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Facilitate training and workshops.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and trends in change management and contribute to the continuous improvement of change management methodologies and processes.

For more information, please see **Position Description**

**About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū**

The Change Management Practice was established over a decade ago within the Organisation Performance and Improvement (OPI) service division within the Strategic Programmes Office. The practice has matured and grown considerably over time and has built a reputation for the strength of its service offering.

It has delivered this through a team of experienced and credible change experts providing quality change-management support and advice across the University. The breadth of experience within the team spans facilitation, engagement, and the ability to get others involved and motivate action with our people and extends to coaching and mentoring for good change outcomes.

**About you | He kōrero mōu**

Ideally, you will have Portfolio/Senior Change Management experience working in large and complex transformational work within a business change management environment. And have sound and demonstrated knowledge of Change Management methodologies.
- You will hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, change management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
- Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, using data analytics and metrics to report and focusing on problem-solving and decision-making.
- Proven track record in successfully managing multiple change initiatives simultaneously.
- Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci) is highly desirable.

Having worked with senior stakeholders in a corporate, university, or large organisation, your exceptional communication skills will be required to influence and manage effectively at all levels of the business.

**What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
- Career development programmes
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
- 6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Additional Information

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of **Sunday 9th July** and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

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