Change Manager

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

Change Manager – Enterprise Content Management Project (fixed term to 26 February

Opportunity to help the Ministry make the most of its knowledge to shape global outcomes

Support better foreign policy decisions by making important information easier to find and use

Deliver impact by shaping smart- user-focused solutions for digital and physical records

Wellington based.

Information is the lifeblood of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Being able to efficiently find and use information is fundamental to the Ministry's ability to formulate robust policy advice and advance New Zealand's foreign policy, trade, and development interests.

About the role - Korero mo te turanga

This role will be a member of the project team responsible for transitioning MFAT's Enterprise Content Management System from SharePoint on-premise to a new SharePoint Online.

This project will deliver a modernised enterprise content management system that enables the Ministry to manage, access, and use information more effectively in support of its foreign policy, trade, and development objectives.

The role will contribute to designing and implementing solutions that align with information management policies, user needs, and legislative requirements.

You will

Lead change design and delivery for the transition to SharePoint Online

Engage and support a global workforce ensuring adoption, engagement and minimal disruption

Embed new ways of working to ensure lasting adoption and impact

As required, deliver change, including communications, activities for other projects in the Ministry's Data, Information and AI programme.

The full salary range for this role is $104,670 to $141,612 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

We expect to appoint around the midpoint $123,141 – give or take depending on your level of experience.

Who are we looking for?

• Ma wai te mahi nei?

A minimum of five years' experience as a change manager

Experience managing change in an Enterprise Content Management Project (desirable)

Proven experience in developing and maintaining relationships and working effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation

Experience in successfully deploying process and system changes in a complex and changing environment

Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.

Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

About us - Mo matou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.

By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

To Apply / Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen (preferred) or NZ Permanent Resident.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential clearance.

Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.

Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Applications close at midnight on Friday, 31st October

Please note : This is not a Foreign Policy / diplomatic role.

This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be 'posted' outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates.

To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy / diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.

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