Change Manager Business Projects

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Transpower invites applications for a permanent OPTI Change Manager role in Wellington, focused on developing change strategies and plans to enable successful project delivery and adoption. You will work with project managers to integrate change activities, assess readiness, and manage stakeholder communications to minimise disruption and realise benefits.

You will join a team that supports the real-time power system and the electrified future, with a focus on delivering outcomes across process,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver and embed business change across process, people, and technology.
• Experience applying change principles, methodologies, and tools to assess readiness and manage risks.
• Ability to influence and move projects toward a common vision at pace.

Responsibilities

• Develop change strategies and plans that assess readiness and impacts.
• Integrate change activities into project plans and sponsor communications.
• Lead effective stakeholder engagement to support adoption and benefits realization.
• Provide practical mitigation strategies for business impacts across programmes.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in change management

Job description

Future-focused 24/7 operational environment critical to the nationJoin our Operations, Process, and Technology Improvement groupLead impactful change management in Transmission System Operations projectsTranspowers purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.About the teamOur Operations, Process, and Technology Improvement (OPTI) group supports the Operations division to deliver the solutions needed to manage the real-time power system and prepare for an increasingly electrified future. https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/our-system-operator-roleThe group proactively identifies the capabilities, skills, resources, and support needed to meet current and future operational needs. It also optimises planning and investment decisions across key tools and processes, including SCADA applications, market systems, real-time systems, and real-time asset management technologies used by our control rooms and other areas of Transpower.The Investment Delivery team within OPTI manages the formal joint programme relationship with the Electricity Authority and works collaboratively with our Information Services Technology (IST) division to deliver the Operations work programme.Investment Delivery provides governance to ensure outcomes are delivered, resources and funding are used effectively, technology dependencies are understood, and change impacts are minimised. Check out projects here https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/planning-future/system-operator-projectsThe Opportunity in WellingtonAs one of two permanent OPTI Change Managers, and part of our broader Change Community of Practice, youll play a key role in developing change strategies and plans that assess readiness, identify impacts, integrate change activities into project plans, and support effective stakeholder communication.Working alongside project managers and sponsors, youll lead change for projects and initiatives to support successful implementation and adoption. Youll build relationships with people passionate about keeping the energy flowing for Aotearoa, while developing practical mitigation strategies for business impacts.With nationally significant programmes of work to deliver, this is an ideal opportunity for a qualified and experienced change professional seeking intellectually stimulating, varied project work and the opportunity to contribute to a unique organisation for the long term.What will you bring?Youll bring proven experience as a business change manager or practitioner in a complex, large-scale organisation. Youll be known for clear, concise communication, strong stakeholder engagement, and keeping change activity focused on business outcomes.To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:Relevant tertiary and change management qualifications.Demonstrated ability to deliver and embed business change across process, people, and technology.Previous experience applying change principles, methodologies, and tools to assess readiness, manage risks, and support successful adoption in varied contexts.Proven ability to influence, constructively challenge and move people and projects at pace toward a common vision or goal.Strong analytical and decision-making skills.Previous experience aligning change initiatives to strategy, business outcomes, and measurable benefits.Join us at TranspowerOur people care deeply about each other and New Zealand. With more than thirty-one ethnicities represented across Transpower, our diverse perspectives, knowledge and experience are willingly shared.We work in the office or on site for at least three days each week to support collaboration, learning and delivery, and prioritise wellbeing through a broad range of health and wellness benefits. Check out our benefits here www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefitsNext stepsTo join us in our Waikoukou Wellington head office and work at the heart of the electricity sector, please review the position description on our careers site and apply with your cover letter and CV without delay.Role closes Monday 12 October; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted before the close date to arrange an initial informal conversation to facilitate shortlisting.Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.