Senior Change Manager

The opportunity:

We are embarking on our most significant Information Technology transformation. The Modern Information Programme achieves strategic objectives by establishing a cohesive source of truth for information and collaboration needs across our Australasian businesses.

The programme encompasses five pivotal projects and as the Senior Change Lead, you will play an integral role in the design and implementation of change strategies for all five projects across New Zealand and Australia, ensuring our people have what they need to adopt change and thrive with our new, modern ways of working.

You must have the flexibility to travel trans-Tasman.

This is a fixed-term role until October 2027.

In addition to the above, you will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and implementation plans, integrate change management activities into overall project plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, support project teams, and facilitate input and feedback.
• Execute change management plans, monitor progress, and adjust as needed.
• Be responsible for the design and implementation of communications plans, maintain relationships with Communications teams in Australia and New Zealand.
• Be responsible for the design and delivery of training programmes to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Lead the change team, manage performance cycles, and ensure team performance is continuously improved.
• Develop and track budgets, report financial progress.
• Develop metrics and KPIs, prepare and present reports, conduct post-implementation reviews.

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to drive meaningful impact in a dynamic that values innovation, collaboration and excellence!

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant qualification and 5+ years' experience in change roles within large or complex organisations.
• Proven experience in change strategy and delivery.
• Proven experience managing change of complex IT transformation projects in large companies.
• Strong people leadership and ability to influence across multiple levels in an organisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, interpersonal skills, and high emotional intelligence.
• Project management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, ambiguity, and remain calm under pressure.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as:

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions.
• Fuel discount card
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community
Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Do not delay! Apply now.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.