Change and Transition Manager

Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is seeking a Change and Transition Manager to design and lead transformation processes. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in change management, relationship management skills, and prior experience in the public sector. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to making New Zealand better for New Zealanders.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in developing and implementing organisational change strategies in complex environments.
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• A strong knowledge of change management principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead change and transition processes across the programme.
• Develop and deliver fit-for-purpose change and transition plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Change management expertise

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Type: Fixed Term (June 2026)
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Identity Services Acceleration Programme
Branch: Regulatory and Identity Services
Salary: $109,697 - $136,512

Help make Aotearoa better for New Zealanders

At Te Tari Taiwhenua – the Department of Internal Affairs – we serve and connect people, communities and government to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.

About the role

As the Change and Transition Manager, you’ll design and lead change and transition processes across the programme — ensuring our people, partners and stakeholders are supported through transformation.

You’ll use your change management expertise to:

• Develop and deliver fit-for-purpose change and transition plans
• Work collaboratively across business areas to ensure change initiatives are well designed and successfully embedded
• Provide strategic advice on business improvement and change delivery
• Partner with leaders to help teams understand, prepare for and adapt to change
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with leaders, staff, and external stakeholders to support programme objectives and effective communication.

You’ll be a key connector between the programme and the business, ensuring change is well understood, effectively managed, and delivers sustainable benefits.

What we’re looking for

• Prior experience in developing and implementing organisational change strategies in complex environments
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• A strong knowledge of change management principles and frameworks and methodologies
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable plans
• Experience working within or alongside the public sector and an understanding of government processes

The Department of Internal Affairs – Te Tari Taiwhenua is committed to being a high performing organisation and a great place to work and provides opportunity for our people to experience genuine job satisfaction and contribute to making New Zealand better for New Zealanders. We support a culture of development and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognise a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to better outcomes for New Zealand and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at The Department of Internal Affairs -Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work, click here for our annual report and here for - Careers with us - dia.govt.nz

Application details

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 22 October 2025.

For more information please contact: Greg Archer, [e-mail]

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