Senior Change Manager
Genesis Energy NZ
Reference # 34743
Closes on 15 Jul 2026 12:00
Location(s) Auckland Office
Expertise Communications, General Mgmt/Executive, Project Management
Job level(s) Experienced, Management
Work type(s) Permanent full-time
In the moment, for the future
At Genesis, we’re always looking ahead – to new possibilities, smarter solutions, and a better energy future for Aotearoa New Zealand. Every role here plays a part in shaping what’s next, whether it’s through cutting-edge technology, bold thinking, or everyday excellence. If you’re driven by progress and inspired by purpose, this is your chance to be part of something remarkable. Step into a career where your actions today help power tomorrow.
What you’ll do
This is a unique opportunity to lead change across a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives that span the business. In this vital role, you’ll partner with senior leaders and programme/project teams to deliver successful change outcomes and business value, while helping strengthen change capability across Genesis.
Some of the key responsibilities are
Lead change across transformation programmes and projects of various shapes and sizes
Partner with senior leaders to enable high change readiness and adoption
Lead change management workstreams, from design to delivery
Deliver hands-on change management activities, including impact assessments, communications, learning, and business readiness
Coach leaders and project teams, and mentor other change practitioners to grow capability
Build trusted relationships across Trading, Finance and wider business teams
Contribute to the ongoing development of enterprise change practices across Genesis, as part of a specialist change management team.
What you’ll bring
You'll be an experienced change professional who enjoys balancing strategic influence with hands-on delivery in a fast-moving environment.
You will also have;
Extensive experience leading organisational change management across complex programmes
Strong experience delivering technology and systems implementation change
Ability to engage, influence and challenge senior leaders and stakeholders
Proven experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Experience or a genuine interest in AI-enabled business change and digital transformation
Broad knowledge of change management methodologies, with a collaborative approach to mentoring others and sharing knowledge freely.
How we’ll help you thrive
At Genesis, we know that every moment matters - it’s not just about the mahi today, it’s also all the other benefits that set you up for a thriving future.
Some of our benefits include
Southern Cross medical insurance, plus life, trauma and income protection insurances
Electricity and gas discounts and an extra 20 Power Shout hours per year.
Up to 4% match on KiwiSaver contributions or 3% with our GenSaver allowance.
Flexible working and leave options to support you to balance personal and professional needs.
Annual wellbeing allowance, access to Best Doctors online service for you and your family and other wellbeing offerings.
Career development opportunities and a supportive learning culture.
We're proud of our strong culture, which makes Genesis a great place to work. Ensuring our people are safe at work and can be themselves is crucial, this is reflected in our focus on safety and wellbeing.
We believe embracing diversity, embedding equity and being intentional about inclusion are essential to making Genesis a strong, innovative workplace where different backgrounds, perspectives and ideas thrive.
Ready to join us?
A role with purpose. A team with heart. A place where you can be yourself and do your best work - all while shaping the future of energy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ready to discover what’s possible and how far you could go? We’d love to hear from you. This could be your moment,