OD & Transformation Manager

JacksonStone & Partners; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in New Zealand is seeking an Organisational Development & Transformation Manager to lead transformational change within the organisation. This role involves developing initiatives related to culture, leadership, and internal communications, and requires substantial experience in organisational development. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact in the community with a competitive benefits package including relocation assistance and flexibility.

Benefits

Above-average leave provision

Relocation assistance

Flexibility

Qualifications

• Breadth and depth of experience in organisational development and change management.
• Experience in complex or larger organisations.
• Interest or background working in the context of te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to drive transformational change throughout the organisation.
• Develop and deliver initiatives relating to transformational change and organisational culture.
• Uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities in daily work.

Skills

Organisational development

Change management

People management

Leadership

Cultural engagement

Education

Qualification in psychology or OD

Job description

Organisational Development & Transformation Manager

Newly formed role and an opportunity to take ownership

• Invercargill-based

In partnership with its community, Environment Southland (Regional Council) is responsible for the sustainable management of Southland's natural resources - land, water, air and coast. Council operates in a large geographical region from Stewart Island to Fiordland.

Newly created after a recent organisational redesign process, this Manager role will lead a small team to drive transformational change throughout the organisation. This will involve developing and delivering initiatives relating to transformational change, organisational culture, leadership, engagement, employer brand and internal communications.

Reporting to the General Manager, People and Governance, this is a critical leadership role. To be considered, you must have breadth and depth of experience in organisational development and change management ideally gained from working in complex or larger organisations. You will be an experienced people manager, and you must have an interest or background working in the context of te Tiriti o Waitangi. Working at Environment Southland requires all staff to uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day-to-day role. A qualification in psychology or OD or similar would also be desirable.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a newly formed function and create change and opportunity. Come and join a great team doing outstanding work for their community and the environment. A generous package will be on offer that includes above-average leave provision, relocation assistance, and flexibility.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 27 October 2025

APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: www.jacksonstone.co.nz

REFERENCE: BH-11298

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Simon Boyes on 04 550 8026

Environment Southland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.