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Senior Change ManagerOranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
Senior Change Manager

Senior Change Manager

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
10 days ago
Job description

Mō mātou ‑ About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values :

  • We put Tamariki first
  • We believe Aroha is vital
  • We respect the Mana of people
  • We are Tika and Pono
  • We value Whakapapa
  • We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga ‑ About the role

The Enabling Communities programme was established to test and prototype opportunities to shift decision making and resources closer to Māori and communities – in other words, the testing of decentralisation.

Partners lead the development, design, implementation and evaluation of their prototypes while the role of Oranga Tamariki is to enable and implement the changes needed internally to support the delivery and evaluation of partner prototypes.

This position plays a key role in identifying and driving the internal changes needed to support partner success.

This role is preferably based in our Wellington office, however, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including remote working for this role.

Responsibilities include :

  • Deliver and maintain the overall integrity and coherence of the internal change programme.
  • Identify and drive the internal changes needed to support partner success.
  • Engage effectively at a system and operational level to support internal changes.
  • Advocate for partnered or partner‑led approaches and work with senior leaders.
  • Operate across multiple initiatives or business groups with their implementation teams.
  • Adapt quickly and work effectively in an ambiguous delivery environment.
  • Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu ‑ What you will bring

  • Proven ability to see the “big picture” and understand the strategic context of projects.
  • Experience working in a partnership model and advocating for partnered or partner‑led approaches.
  • Experience in identifying stakeholders, articulating their impacts, and developing approaches to support them to transition to the new way of working.
  • Ability to create clarity from ambiguity and bring structure and discipline to in‑flight activity.
  • Ability to engage with senior leaders and support the Senior Responsible Officer.
  • Experience operating across multiple initiatives or business groups with their respective implementation teams.
  • Experience adapting quickly and working effectively in an ambiguous delivery environment.
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross‑cultural practices, particularly knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture.
  • What’s in it for you

  • Vibrant and supportive team.
  • Flexible work options and commitment to wellbeing.
  • Significant training and professional development.
  • Inclusive and respectful work environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
  • How to Apply

    Apply online with your CV and Cover Letter. A strong cover letter should complement your CV by telling a compelling story about why you’re the right fit for the role, why you want the role, why Oranga Tamariki and what you bring. Please limit your cover letter to one page.

    If you are already an Oranga Tamariki employee, please apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

    We will review applications and invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date of midnight on Tuesday 25 November 2025, so apply now!

    Before applying, be familiar with our code of conduct which sets out expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

    Job Details

  • Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type : Contract
  • Job function : Project Management
  • Industry : Government Administration
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