At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our goal is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. So we can deliver on our responsibilities, we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us get there. In return, we offer a positive and go-ahead organisational culture, where work/life balance is both respected and valued.
Otago's a pretty special place, covering a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers and wild beaches. Our environment is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.
The Opportunity IT team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for a Change Manager to support the team in a contracting capacity for approx. 30 hours per week basis in our busy Dunedin office.
The Change Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects (change initiatives) meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage. This person will focus on the people side of change - including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures. The primary responsibility will be creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance.
As a Change Manager you will be responsible for:
Applying a structured methodology and lead change management activitiesSupporting communication, training & coaching efforts around change projectsDefining measures of success and monitoring and reporting on change progressSupporting and engaging both internal and external stakeholdersIf you have a solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process and Exceptional communication skills then we would love to hear from you!
About You Our ideal candidate will have:
A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process; experience with Prosci ADKAR Model is a plusExperience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and toolsExceptional communication skills - both written and verbalFamiliarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycleExperience with large-scale organizational change effortsA copy of the full position description is available on our website when you select the link to apply.
What we offer We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of kakau mahaki | caring, matatika | trustworthy, pono | open and honest, mahi katahi | collaborative, noho haepapa | accountable, wairua auaha | creative, alongside us, regardless of their background.
To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:
Flexible work opportunitiesLife InsuranceSuperannuationCompetitive remuneration packagesHow to Apply If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.
Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.
All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.
Work type(s) Fixed term full-time, Fixed term part-time
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