Head of Projects and Change

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand NZ Post Full time

**Head of Projects and Change**
- **Newly created role in either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch**:

- **Drive the adoption of new project and programme ways of working across NZ Post**:

- **Deliver change interventions to achieve project benefits**

Ensure project investments deliver maximum value and alignment with strategic priorities while maintaining effective governance and resource

**Mo te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post**

There's a story in every parcel. And wrapped up in every parcel, is the people of NZ Post. Our mahi is different, but we share the same goal - to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beautiful Aotearoa. Whether you're a number-crunching data analyst, a parcel processing whizz, a marketing maven, or a sales superstar, we've got a spot for you in our dynamic team. Start your journey with us.

**Korero mo te turanga - About the role**

As an organisation with multiple project approaches embedded within our legacy, the newly created Portfolio Governance and Enablement (PG&E) team has been tasked with driving the adoption and effective implementation of new project and programme ways of working across the organisation to enhance agility, adaptability and efficiency.

Our Head of Projects and Change will lead and develop the chapter of project managers and source change managers for our portfolio of projects. In this role you'll be a key driver for ensuring a collaborative and cohesive approach and working towards our goal of ensuring our project investments deliver maximum value and are aligned with strategic priorities while maintaining effective governance and resource management.

**Mou - About you**

The key to your success in this role will be your continuous improvement focus, as you'll be accountable for ensuring that we have the right project and change resources in the right place at the right time. You'll demonstrate strong experience mentoring and developing a team of experts, and embedding project and change management practices through building and growing strategic relationships.
- Leading projects to successful delivery, across a broad range of disciplines
- People leadership within significant business transformation
- Driving value for money and operating with a commercial mindset
- Subject matter expertise and knowing what is possible within a best practice approach
- Planning and creating operational project or change communications

**He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us**

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our **permanent employees** enjoy a variety of benefits including:

- Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
- Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
- Retail shopping discounts with our partners
- An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
- Plus more

**Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau**

Ready to be part of something bigger?

**Applications for this opportunity close on 2 February 2025.**

**There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in**our values**.**

**We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.



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