Change Manager

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Contract through to March 2027

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking an experienced Change Manager for a government workplace relocation program in Wellington. This hourly-rate contract runs through to March 2027, with hybrid working and a strong focus on people, engagement and readiness.

You will lead stakeholder analysis, design change and training materials, enable leaders, monitor readiness and support Day One activities across multiple streams.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years' experience in a Change Manager or similar organisational change role
• Proven experience delivering people-focused change initiatives in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Experience designing and delivering training, learning and capability programmes
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with data to measure readiness and adoption

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder identification, analysis and change impact assessments
• Develop and implement integrated change, communications and engagement plans
• Support leaders and managers to prepare their teams for transition
• Assess organisational learning and capability requirements
• Develop and delivering training materials, manager toolkits, FAQs and guidance resources
• Facilitate workshops and learning sessions across multiple change streams
• Establish and maintain readiness frameworks, plans and reporting dashboards
• Undertaking readiness assessments and analysing findings to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Monitoring learning completion, technology adoption and organisational preparedness
• Provide Day One support and post-move hypercare activities
• Contribute to post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Training design

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Lead end-to-end change management for a large-scale workplace relocation program
• Contractor opportunity with competitive hourly rate
• Wellington CBD | Flexible hybrid working | Contract through to March

About the Organisation

Hourly rate contractor opportunity

Our client is a large government agecy undergoing a significant workplace relocation programme. This high-profile project will reshape the workplace experience for staff and leaders, requiring a strong people-centred approach to ensure a smooth transition and successful adoption of new ways of working.

They are seeking an experienced Change Manager to lead the people, engagement and readiness components of the programme, helping staff navigate change with confidence before, during and after the move.

The Role

Reporting into the project team, this contract opportunity will play a critical role in preparing the organisation for a successful workplace relocation.

Working closely with project leaders, people leaders, communications, technology, facilities and business stakeholders, you will translate project activities into practical change initiatives that support engagement, capability development, readiness and long-term adoption.

This is a highly hands-on role that will see you partnering with stakeholders across the organisation, facilitating learning and engagement activities, developing practical resources, monitoring organisational readiness and providing support throughout the relocation process.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading stakeholder identification, analysis and change impact assessments
• Developing and implementing integrated change, communications and engagement plans
• Supporting leaders and managers to prepare their teams for transition
• Assessing organisational learning and capability requirements
• Developing and delivering training materials, manager toolkits, FAQs and guidance resources
• Facilitating workshops and learning sessions across multiple change streams
• Establishing and maintaining readiness frameworks, plans and reporting dashboards
• Undertaking readiness assessments and analysing findings to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Monitoring learning completion, technology adoption and organisational preparedness
• Providing Day One support and post-move hypercare activities
• Contributing to post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Role Requirements

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Approximately 4-5 years' experience in a Change Manager or similar organisational change role
• Proven experience delivering people-focused change initiatives in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience designing and delivering training, learning and capability programmes
• Confidence working with leaders and facilitating discussions across a range of stakeholder groups
• Strong analytical skills and experience producing meaningful reporting and insights
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with data to measure readiness and adoption
• Experience undertaking change impact assessments and organisational readiness activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous workplace relocation, accommodation change or building move experience would be highly advantageous

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to lead the people side of a significant organisational change programme
• hourly rate contract through to March 2027
• Wellington CBD location with hybrid working flexibility
• Option to work between 32-38.5 hours per week across 4 or 5 days.
• Collaborative project environment with a strong focus on people and organisational outcomes
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on how staff experience and adopt a new workplace environment