Change Manager (Fixed-Term)

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

At Farmlands, we’re on an exciting transformation journey — building the co‑operative for the next generation of farmers and growers. The Change Manager plays a pivotal role in this transformation on key projects, ensuring our teams understand, adopt and sustain new ways of working so that the benefits of change are fully realised.

You’ll work closely with project managers, sponsors and business leaders to design and implement practical, people‑focused change strategies across key projects. This role is not just about frameworks — it’s about creating real, measurable impact through readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, communication and adoption support.

You’ll also help embed change management practices within our EPMO, developing organisational capability and consistency in how we deliver change across Farmlands.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term role , offering a rare opportunity to influence transformation at the heart of New Zealand’s largest farming co‑operative.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’ll bring a blend of strategic insight and hands‑on delivery. You’re experienced in major transformation or large‑scale organisational change and confident engaging at all levels of the business — from the boardroom to the front line.

• Experience in project delivery involving organisational change.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles, tools and methodologies.
• Skill in leading readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement and communications.
• The ability to influence, coach and motivate others through change.
• Flexibility, resilience and a proactive approach in dynamic or ambiguous environments.
• A collaborative, inspiring leadership style with strong time management and follow‑through.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

Te Tono | How to apply

Fire through your CV and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you’ll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre‑employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.

Seniority level

Mid‑senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries : Retail

Location

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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