Change Manager - Wellington

We are looking for an experienced Change Manager to join our Portfolio Planning and Change team at our Wellington or Christchurch office on a permanent basis. This role involves planning and leading change management activities across projects and operational work, while also supporting the embedding of our change management framework.

You will also:

• have a focus on the people, culture and capability side of change, as well as changes to business processes, systems and technology.
• will be a planner and a doer; someone who is OK with creating change plans, but also doing the mahi to execute the plans.
• work closely with stakeholders at all levels to ensure smooth transitions and successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and organisational changes.

Skills & experience| Nga pukenga me nga wheako

To be successful in this role you will require the following

• Experience in Change Management projects including legislation, regulation or business improvement initiatives.
• Experience in adapting change management principles, methodologies and tools to support continuous improvement workstream and roadmaps.
• Experience in enterprise change management and embedding change management in operational activities.
• Experience in designing and delivering change facilitation and delivery workshops.
• Experience with development of training material and delivery of technical training where required.
• Experience in stakeholder planning and engagement (including complex relationships, external partners, or difficult stakeholders)
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to create and encourage a motivated environment.

What's in it for you? | Nou te rourou

• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary (including 3% superannuation)
• IT Home bundle
• Commitment to your personal development (Professional Development fund)
• Wellbeing fund | Access to inhouse Wellness coach
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 10 days annual sick leave

Why NHC Toka Tu Ake is a great place to work

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tu Ake is an Aotearoa (NZ) Crown entity that invests in natural hazard research and education as well as providing natural hazard insurance to residential property owners.

NHC Toka Tu Ake mission is to reduce the impact on people and property when a natural hazard occurs while administering the natural hazard fund.

Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our customers and engage with communities, every day.

• Hei whakapai matou -We make a difference for people
• Ako ai matou - We're always learning
• Ka mahi tika matou - We do the right thing
• He toa takatini -We're better together

He aha te mea nui o te au - he tangata he tangata he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world; it is people, it is people, it is people.

Our commitment is a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know our culture thrives when we get this right.

We make a difference for all New Zealanders and strive to increasingly reflect the diversity of communities we serve by including and valuing perspectives from all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, age, accessibility needs, sexual orientation, and national origin.

How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru

For a more detailed understanding of the position or if you're ready to apply, please visit our Careers website by clicking Apply. If you have any questions about the role or require further information or assistance, please contact us at recruitment@naturalhazards.govt.nz

Applications close Friday 21 March 2025, 12pm.

Note:

Application sent via email will not be accepted.

We encourage you to apply early. We will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early.