Senior Change Manager

About the Role

Our public sector client are looking for a Senior Change Manager to provide change management and communications support across major Digital & Technology programmes, joining on contract until June 2027. You’ll partner with programme sponsors, project managers, senior leaders and governance groups to drive successful implementation and adoption of change. This role supports initiatives including the Nexus enterprise reporting platform replacement, the ITMS transition programme, and Trade Single Window cloud migration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement across large-scale digital and business transformation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver change, communication, and engagement strategies that drive successful adoption and business outcomes.
• Partner with programme leaders, project teams, and senior stakeholders to provide expert change advice and support.
• Conduct stakeholder impact assessments, organisational readiness activities, and business transition planning.
• Deliver clear, audience-focused communications that translate complex technical change into practical business impacts.
• Monitor change risks, stakeholder engagement, and adoption outcomes, providing insights and reporting to governance groups.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience leading change management and communications for complex business, digital, or technology transformation programmes.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide strategic organisational change advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment across diverse groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and translating technical concepts into plain language.
• Highly developed planning, facilitation, leadership, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant change management certification (e.g. Prosci, APMG) and/or a related tertiary qualification, with 10+ years’ experience in large-scale transformation environments.
• Currently holder of, or the ability to gain NZ Security Clearance

How to ApplyApply below, or contact Ben Dickson on 04 460 0273

Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates presently based in New Zealand and holding valid NZ Working Rights

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