Change Implementation Manager

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Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
 

• Fixed term to 30 June 2025

The Ministry of Education through its Special Projects Team manages Ka Ora Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches programme and the Ikura | Access to Period Products in Schools initiative.
 

The Change Implementation Manager is responsible for supporting change management activities required to ensure the successful delivery of business change initiatives and strategic outcomes across these initiatives. The role is responsible for supporting senior leaders to assess change impact, develop change and implementation plans, designing, implementing and evaluating change strategies, facilitating a collaborative approach to change across the organisation and building ownership and capability in change leadership.
 

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary based on their individual skills and experience. 
 

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here  Change Implementation Manager

We also offer: 
 

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
• The ability to purchase extra days leave.
• A range of employee network groups.
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

 
About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role you will have the following capabilities and competencies:
 

• Senior leadership experience within a complex environment.
• Experience in leading the implementation, monitoring and improvement of organisational systems, frameworks and business change processes.
• Experience in working in partnership with Māori to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience in building and leading inclusive and diverse teams and creating a safe, open and responsive culture.
   

You will also have:
 

• A passion for achieving positive outcomes for kura.
• Proven ability to coach and constructively challenge others to shift mindsets and foster collaborative action.
• Proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and to inform system-level decision making.
• Excellent relationship, interpersonal and engagement skills and a track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships.
• Sound political awareness and knowledge of government processes, with proven ability to navigate ambiguity in a complex environment.
• Sound understanding and extensive experience in leading and implementing change management in large scale programmes
• Well-developed presentation and writing skills.
• Experience working in a senior advisor level role in a large and complex organisation.
• A great understanding of the machinery of government.
• The ability to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
   

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake  
 

The Ministry of Education through its Ākonga and Community Outcomes team, manages several high-profile and fast paced government priorities. These include the Ka Ora Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches programme and the Attendance in Schools Programme. We are a fast-paced, busy branch with high aspirations. Everything we do is about kura, for kura.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information and a confidential conversation, please contact Anna Scadden for more information at anna.scadden@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Thursday 14 November 2024

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.