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Senior Change Advisor - Communications

Senior Change Advisor - Communications

New Zealand GovernmentAuckland, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people WorkSafe New Zealand / Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator – our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi (work) comes home healthy and safe.

Our employees are passionate about our vision and embraceand demonstrateour WorkSafeValues through the mahi they do :

  • Whakakotahi –we're united in a strong purpose
  • Korero mai –we engage meaningfully
  • Tiakina mai-we're entrusted with a duty of care.We offer a range of benefits including :
  • Five weeks annual leave
  • 15 days sick leave and
  • There are a growing number of employee led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Rainbow Network, Pacific Network, Women's Network, and Tu Rangatira Maori Network.
  • About your team / Ko te tima
  • You will be part of the Communications team providing change communications advice and support to an organisational programme helping to embed the WorkSafe strategy and the shifts we are making.

This is a high-performing, collaborative team responsible for delivering strategic and operational communications across WorkSafe.

This includes internal and external communications, management of our intranet and website, social media channels, media engagement, and providing communications support to the Office of the Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team.

The team also works closely with the Minister's office to ensure alignment and responsiveness in our public communications.

As part of this team, you'll be joining a group that is passionate about making a difference and committed to supporting WorkSafe's mission through clear, purposeful, and impactful communication.

We are looking to the future and positioning WorkSafe to build on the successes of the past, and how we mature as an effective and trusted regulator.

  • About the role / O te turanga
  • The role will support strategic change across our Health and Safety Reforms Programmes.
  • Using proven change communications management, you'll design and deliver communication strategies that drive measurable impact and behavioural shifts.

    This role requires a strong focus on strategic thinking, outcomes, and communication - the ability to translate complex change into clear, engaging content through a range of channels.

    You will report to the Communications Manager, with a dotted line to the programme.

    If you're passionate about enabling lasting change through impactful communication, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

  • This is a 12-month fixed term or inter agency secondment role to support the work of the programme.
  • What You'll Do / Ko tou ake mahi
  • Deliver clear, audience-specific communications for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Advise leaders and governance groups on communication strategies to build trust, reduce resistance, and enhance change leadership visibility.
  • Develop and execute engagement plans with delivery leads, focusing on awareness, adoption, and behavioural outcomes.
  • Collaborate other Communications team members to ensure alignment with broader organisational communications and activity.
  • Build change leadership capability by coaching leaders and managers on effective communication practices.Support programme storytelling, reporting, forums, and other tasks as required to highlight impact and maintain momentum.
  • What You'll Bring / Ko nga pukenga ou
  • Proven experience in change management with structured frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, CLARC, Nudge Theory) and communication best practices to drive outcomes.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Excellent relationship management skills and experience working with diverse groups across an organisation.
  • Solid understanding of current communication tools, digital channels, and trends in change management.
  • Knowledge of public sector environments and a flexible, adaptable mindset that models positive change behaviours.th your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
  • Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
  • Salary range / Awhe utu
  • As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $111,204 to $146,382.
  • Note : KiwiSaver / SSRSS employer contribution is additional too / on top of your base salary.

  • How to apply / Me pehea te tono -
  • Click the apply link, complete an application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.
  • For further information please contact

  • with any queries, or to find out more about working for us, go to WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We value diversity and welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life.

    We value the experience your point of difference could bring to us.

    Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

    We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know more about you.

  • Applications close on Thursday 23
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