Change Lead, Wellington – Fixed Term

• Have you worked delivering change with successful technical projects?
• Do you want a challenge completing complex changes with multiple internal and external stakeholders?
• Do you have an interest in information sharing capabilities that will help Kiwis?
• Are you a flexible thinker and solution-focused?
• Can you also jump in and assist with communications that might need to be completed or documentation that might need to be changed?

Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are a forward-thinking Digital team dedicated to innovation and excellence. We are seeking a skilled Application Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in assisting our transition from an Oracle SOA implementation to a modern API Management system using Azure APIM. You will be a key resource during transition taking ownership of APIs into BAU and resolving any issues.
You will work closely with the Project Manager creating APIs and provide expertise on complex integration. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of a robust and secure API ecosystem. Other roles you will interact with include Business Analysts, and Testers, and our Vendor, to ensure that effective and efficient acceptance testing occurs to provide business stakeholders with confidence in the delivered solution.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will be able to communicate effectively, have good attention to detail, the ability to learn rapidly and be focussed on delivering high quality outcomes to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on people related change to form the delivery model and change approach.
• Drive the Change Management Plan.
• Accountable for the change strategy, impact, process, and support.
• Driving alignment and clarity.
• Planning and coordinating change activities.
• Defining the transformation journey.
• Risk identification.
• Works closely with Technical Delivery Leads and Test Leads providing support.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to maintain a long-term focus on product quality.
• Benefit management realisation in supporting the project and proving value to stakeholders, minimising resilience.
• Guiding transition working with business services and third parties aligning expectations and timings.
• Achieving desired outcomes ensuring process changes are aligned with the business and work as it follows through to the new team.

Qualifications:

• Formal Change Management Qualifications (highly advantageous).
• Varied Change Management Engagements across multiple organisations.
• Strong Understanding of Change Management frameworks & methodologies.
• Ability to develop and implement effective change strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in providing training and support during periods of organisational change.

You will also have:

• 5+ years of proven experience in Change Management roles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience working in Agile frameworks using ADO.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
This is an exciting time to join the Digital team here at the Ministry. Our newly established operating model is truly customer centric and service-based and driven by the need for continuous improvement throughout the service lifecycle.
We provide a supportive, inclusive environment where you can bring the best of you to the job.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $103,226 and $144,034 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on 11 November 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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