Change Lead

1 week ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Ravensdown Ltd Full time

If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?

Smarter farming for a better New ZealandTM

Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa

About us:

Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Change Lead to join our team on a part-time (4days/week) for a 12-month fixed-term contract, reporting to the Head of Change and Organisation Development. In this role, you will provide programme-wide change leadership across our transformation, ensuring adoption, engagement, and sustainable outcomes. You will coach leaders, align project change plans to the overall programme strategy, and oversee stakeholder engagement, readiness, and benefits realisation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning and delivering strategic change and engagement initiatives.
  • Coaching and supporting leaders and project teams in change execution.
  • Building organisational change capability and embedding consistent approaches.
  • Partnering with the Communications Manager on stakeholder engagement.
  • Monitoring change risks, readiness, and adoption, ensuring seamless transition to BAU.

About You:

You are a seasoned change leader with proven experience delivering large-scale, complex transformations. You bring both strategic foresight and practical know-how, enabling you to operate effectively in ambiguous environments while providing clarity and direction.

You will also have:

  • Strong track record in leading enterprise-wide change and engagement strategies.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to build trust across all levels.
  • Experience in coaching leaders and teams to build change capability.
  • Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and managing competing priorities.
  • Experience in multi-project or programme environments.
  • Knowledge of change methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) and proven application in practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact on a major transformation, while building long-term change capability across the organisation. You'll join an inclusive, collaborative team and enjoy flexible working arrangements designed to help you thrive.

Benefits:

In return for your skills and capabilities we will offer excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

How to Apply:

Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV.

Applications close on Sunday 16 November 2025.

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drugand alcoholtest.

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