Change Manager - System Transformation Office | Wellington

Job Description

This role is a fixed term position in response to increased demand within our high priority work programmes. We are surging in people and resources in response to these priorities. This role is fixed term / secondment through to December 2026.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role   

Be part of a transformation team at the forefront of service design and user experience. 

As Change Manager, you'll work with a talented team, including Service Design and UX Leads, to deliver sector adoption plans and drive user-centric change across the RM3 programme. Reporting to the Chief System and Transformation Officer, you'll champion innovation, inclusiveness, and delivery excellence, helping shape the future of New Zealand's planning and environmental management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of sector adoption plans, leveraging behavioural insights and change interventions to drive successful transformation. 

• Champion service design and user experience, guiding dedicated teams to embed best practice and innovation across all transformation workstreams. 

• Collaborate with enablement and change teams to ensure workforce capability and readiness needs are met, supporting the RM3 programme's ambitious goals. 

• Monitor performance, escalate issues, and drive delivery excellence to achieve outcomes, quality, and timeliness. 

• Foster a culture of inclusiveness, accessibility, and genuine partnership, working at the heart of New Zealand's system transformation. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience   

For this role you will need:

• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder transformation programmes. 

• Expertise in service design, user experience, and change management. 

• Strong collaboration and team leadership skills, with a passion for user-centric change. 

• Commitment to inclusiveness, accessibility, and partnership with diverse stakeholders. 

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range  

Salary range for this role is $119,974 to $145,706 pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.  

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE  

• a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend 
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE' 
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network 
• opportunities for development and education.           

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.  

Tono ināianei | Apply now  

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.     

If you require further information about this position please contact Sally Morison at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz.  The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.  

The location for this role is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home.  As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business.  We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best.   

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.   

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.  

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.  

Note: for internal permanent kaimahi who are applying for a secondment, you must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:   Sunday 11th January 2026 @ 5pm

Interviews for this role will commence week beginning 19th January 2026