Senior Change Analyst

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments & excel at turning challenges into opportunities?
- Salary range between $92,450 - $116,985 depending on skills and experience.
- Permanent role, Wellington location.

**Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa**

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

**He angitūtanga | About the role**

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Change Analyst to support change and facilitate change management initiatives throughout DOC; you will be reporting to the Director Change Management Office.

Your focuses will be on our ‘Better for Nature' programme which brings together our key organisational design and transformation work into a single, coordinated and sequenced programme and in supporting the change management practice. You will also be involved in supporting other change initiatives across the business.

The position will be focussed on:

- delivering technical change analysis and guidance in various formats tailored to diverse audiences and objectives working either alongside a change manager or as a standalone change practitioner
- analysing impacts of changes and develop comprehensive communication and training plans with support from our comms and change partners
- supporting the Change Manager with and/or lead change management activities for various project
- collaborating with stakeholders to assess current processes and identify areas for improvement
- facilitating workshops and meetings to gather feedback and promote engagement with impacted teams and users
- monitoring and reporting on the progress of change initiatives and readiness
- coaching and supporting project teams and stakeholders throughout the change process.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**

You will have a solid background in change management in a large-scale, complex setting and strong analytical abilities. It goes without saying that this is a people centric role; it interacts with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels, so it is important you're able to build and manage relationships.

You will also bring the following skills and experience:

- A tertiary qualification and/or equivalent knowledge from experience, e.g. a bachelor's degree in a field such as Business Administration, Management, Organisational Psychology, or Project Management.
- Three+ years of experience in change management or similar role.
- Certifications or equivalent knowledge of project management methodology such as Prince2, CCMP or CMI.
- Familiarity with change management methodologies and best practices, such as Prosci, ADKAR, or similar models.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities in complexity and ambiguity.
- Deep understanding of human elements involved in the change process, along with empathy for the needs and concerns of professionals and communities.

**Mō te tīma | About the team**

The Change Management Office (CMO) sits within the Organisation Support Group, the aim of this small but mighty team is to improve DOC's change capability and to shift the dial from people feeling like change ‘happens' to them to a future where people feel they're helping to lead change. The CMO is the steward of DOCs change methodology, tools and materials utilised to deliver effective change management approaches across all change activity. It also has accountability to the investment governance groups for ensuring good change outcomes.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?**

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $92,450 - $116,985 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment._

**Rā katinga | Applications close** at 11:59 pm on Monday, 18 November 2024.

**Taupānga | Job reference**: DOC/1828294