Senior Change Manager at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you a skilled change practitioner with experience working on larger programmes?
• Are you able to work effectively in fast moving and often ambiguous work environments?
• Annual salary of $142,518 plus five weeks' annual leave.
• 18-month fixed term based in Newmarket, Auckland.
• Good flexible working policy.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build Aotearoa's future.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Change Manager to join our team in Newmarket on a fixed term basis. In this role you will be responsible for using your change practitioner skills to mentor, coach and lead a smaller programme change team.

You will also be involved in multiple projects within the wider programme of works. The role will collaborate with the business and programme team using agreed strategies, methodology (PROSCI) and tools with outcomes that maximise the objectives and benefits of change through quicker adoption, higher utilisation and proficiency.

To be successful in this role you will be an expert change practitioner who has proactively planned, deployed and embedded change using appropriate methodologies, tools and processes. You will also support, persuade and influence a variety of people, ranging from senior leaders to external vendors through the strong relationships you build with them.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

• Expert knowledge and extensive experience in applying change management principles, tools and methodology.
• Experience working on large programmes of work.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership, coaching and support to a team.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Experience operating in a complex, fluid and ambiguous environment.
• Strong persuasion and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder demands.
• Change management certification in PROSCI or equivalent experience.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?  

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits.    

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz.  

Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via Kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close Sunday 21 August 2022. 

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.