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NZ Qualifications Authority
Change Manager
Wellington
FULL TIME
October 30, 2024
- Wellington based
- Start date – January 2025 or sooner as agreed
Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo – nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.
May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
The Change Manager role will play a critical role in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation across a large programme of work across NZQA. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Change Management
- Contribute to the Detailed Business Case development and programme startup by integrating PROSCI methodologies to effectively manage change impacts on business operations and stakeholders.
- Strategic Implementation
- Design and implement change plans that align with our programme objectives and ensure clear, robust communication strategies.
- Future Operating Model Development
- Collaborate with Business Units to refine our Future Operating Model, ensuring alignment with NZQA strategic outcomes.
- Training and Support
- Conduct impact assessments, identify skill gaps, and develop tailored training programmes to prepare teams for new processes.
- Monitor and Optimise
- Facilitate the transition to new ways of working, optimizing project deliverables for seamless integration into business operations.
- Proven experience in change management leadership with a strong understanding of stakeholder management and preparing the business for change.
- Prior experience in developing key artefacts and contributing to business case development.
- Excellent writing skills, with experience in benefits identification and measurement.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders and managing expectations effectively.
- Expertise in aligning business processes with strategic goals, ensuring documentation is clear and accessible.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point) and other relevant software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
Be part of an organisational wide change, which will deliver innovation and resilience in our future state. Your leadership will not only guide our teams through change but also shape the future of our operations.
About us
NZQA is a te reo Māori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Māori and Pacific staff and has active Māori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kōkiritanga and Takiala Pasifika.
What we can offer:
- A supportive team / whanau environment
- A role with lots of variety
- Development and career progression opportunities
- To find out more click here NZQA Staff Benefits
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and drive successful change, we want to hear from you. Join us in building a brighter future.
For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now' to access these links.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience.
If you would like to discuss further, please contact Carolyn Millington on 0210367572.
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 14 November 2024.
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