Change Manager - Energy Service
Northpower
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
We’re looking for a Change Manager to lead strategic and operational change across Northpower’s Energy Services division. If you’re passionate about enabling teams to embrace change, improve performance, and drive operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a difference in a business that keeps the lights on for New Zealand!
About the role:
As a Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in bridging strategy and execution, especially in contexts like operational excellence, safety, digital systems, and customer experience that support Northpower’s growth ambitions. Working alongside our Operational Excellence and Digital teams, you’ll:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
Ignite transformation in a dynamic and evolving environment!
Join us as a Change Manager and bring your passion for people, strategy, and continuous improvement to drive lasting impact across our operations. Apply now via #REQ1653.
New Zealand work rights are required for the role..
Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
About the role:
As a Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in bridging strategy and execution, especially in contexts like operational excellence, safety, digital systems, and customer experience that support Northpower’s growth ambitions. Working alongside our Operational Excellence and Digital teams, you’ll:
- Lead and drive change management strategies across various initiatives.
- Partner with business units to assess change impact and readiness.
- Create and execute communication and engagement plans.
- Coach leaders and teams to build internal change capability.
- This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, the ability to influence at all levels, and a deep understanding of how people navigate and adapt to change.
- 5+ years' experience in change management, ideally in medium – large scale transformations.
- Formal qualifications in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI, LEAN Change Management)
- Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams in a fast-paced environment with hybrid workforces — office-based and field-based staff
- Experience with utilities, contracting, field services, or regulated industries will be preferred.
- Experience in Agile or DevOps transformations is desirable
- Competitive remuneration.
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
- Commitment to professional growth and development.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
Ignite transformation in a dynamic and evolving environment!
Join us as a Change Manager and bring your passion for people, strategy, and continuous improvement to drive lasting impact across our operations. Apply now via #REQ1653.
New Zealand work rights are required for the role..
Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
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