Change Lead

The role

This senior leadership position is responsible for shaping and executing an organisation-wide change management approach for a major transformation programme. The role brings together strategy and delivery, with accountability for change, communications, and stakeholder engagement to support adoption and long-term outcomes.

You will operate as both a strategic adviser and a practical delivery lead, moving between high-level planning and hands-on execution. The work will be especially important in complex or higher-risk streams where alignment, momentum, and clarity are critical.

Key responsibilities

• Set and drive an enterprise change strategy that supports a large-scale transformation agenda.
• Lead change, communication, and stakeholder engagement activity across the programme.
• Work closely with diverse stakeholders to build alignment, influence decisions, and support adoption.
• Coordinate change planning and communication delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Apply recognised change frameworks and methods to structure the change approach.
• Translate complex ideas and programme impacts into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
• Facilitate workshops, briefings, and other engagement sessions with senior stakeholders.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments while maintaining credibility and sound judgement.
• Focus on measurable outcomes, benefits realisation, and commercial impact.

Requirements

• Substantial experience leading large organisational change initiatives in complex settings.
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering change strategies at enterprise scale.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence a wide range of groups.
• Experience coordinating communications and change activities across programmes.
• Working knowledge of established change methodologies such as Prosci or ADKAR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to run workshops and present to senior leaders.
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset focused on outcomes.
• High resilience, strong judgement, and professional credibility in changing circumstances.

What’s on offer

• The chance to lead high-impact change across a major transformation programme.
• Strong exposure to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• A collaborative workplace with clear values and team focus.
• An opportunity to create meaningful impact in a complex environment.
• A Wellington-based position within a supportive, forward-looking team.

Contact

All enquiries and applications are handled with complete confidentiality. For a private discussion and more details about the opportunity, contact Olivia Strutton on 021 221 8167.