Change Manager

Change Manager  – Enterprise Content Management Project - fixed term to 26 February 2027

• Opportunity to help the Ministry make the most of its knowledge to shape global outcomes
• Support better foreign policy decisions by making important information easier to find and use
• Deliver impact by shaping smart- user-focused solutions for digital and physical records
• Wellington based

Information is the lifeblood of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Being able to efficiently find and use information is fundamental to the Ministry's ability to formulate robust policy advice and advance New Zealand's foreign policy, trade, and development interests

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

This role will be a member of the project team responsible for transitioning MFAT's Enterprise Content Management System from SharePoint on-premise, to a new SharePoint Online.

This project will deliver a modernised enterprise content management system that enables the Ministry to manage, access, and use information more effectively in support of its foreign policy, trade, and development objectives. The role will contribute to designing and implementing solutions that align with information management policies, user needs, and legislative requirements.

Under the strategic direction of the project Change Lead, the Change Manager will ensure a people-centered transformation by designing and delivering project change activities that align with user needs, legislative requirements, and information management best practices. You will

• Lead change design and delivery for the transition to SharePoint Online
• Engage and support a global workforce ensuring adoption, engagement and minimal disruption
• Embed new ways of working to ensure lasting adoption and impact
• As required, deliver change, including communications, activities for other projects in the Ministry's Data, Information and AI programme.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $104,670 to $141,612 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint around the midpoint $123,141  – give or take depending on your level of experience.  

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We'd like to hear from you if you are an experienced Change Manager with the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of five years' experience as a change manager
• Experience managing change in an Enterprise Content Management Project (desirable).
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining relationships and working effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in successfully deploying process and system changes in a complex and changing environment.

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen (preferred) or NZ Permanent Resident. 

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

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Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Friday, 31st October 2025.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be 'posted' outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.