About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. Were in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whnau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Mori, whnau, hap, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Change Implementation Manager, Wellington Fixed Term Positions (to end of Dec 2025) Wellington Based Are you people centric? Are you passionate about change and supporting others through the change process? Every day, new initiatives and projects are being launched across Service Delivery and the wider Ministry of Social Development (MSD) so we can continue to make a difference for New Zealanders. The initiatives may impact how our people do their work, the processes they follow, their roles, the systems they use or their behaviours. The wellbeing and success of our people is important to us so how we support them through these changes will determine how successful the change is and how our people deliver services.

As a Change Implementation Manager, youll be responsible for; Planning and creating structured integrated change plans that ensure the right people and change activities are coordinated in a sequence that makes sense. Creating strong relationships involving all key stakeholders to ensure the needs of our people are met and there is a smooth transition for impacted stakeholders. Ensuring people who need to know about the change are engaged and communicated with and that the end goal is conveyed.

Leading necessary change activities that will support our people to accept, get ready and embed the change. Analysing the impacts from several perspectives to identify any gaps and understand what supports, connections, and resources are needed. Understanding what other changes are impacting our people across Service Delivery so as to provide an integrated approach.

You will be a part of a wider team that works together collaboratively to plan, deliver, and embed change. Position Description https://www.msd.

govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/business-enterprise-support-services/change-implementation-manager.docx Salary range: $102,533.

00 - $124,402.00 How to apply To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online..