Change Analyst at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)Two fixed-term/secondment opportunities available until 27 February 2026.Based in Wellington at National Office – remote working would be considered for the right person.'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people'. Ara Poutama Aotearoa is delivering a modern health system to support and enable our Pae Ora (Health) teams deliver a first-class health service. The new solution will be implemented in conjunction with our vendor partners.
The project is entering the implement phase and change management will be critical to its success. We are seeking two Change Analysts to support the Change Lead and project team.
Nga kawenga | About the role Working closely with the Change Lead, project team and key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the new system. You'll collaborate closely with change networks and key stakeholders to support readiness and smooth implementation, while contributing to developing change plans, documents, and presentations to communicate initiatives effectively. Throughout the implementation phase you will engage in change activities, provide change management advice and guidance, and assist in designing, developing, and delivering activities to support the new system's adoption.
Your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking change impact and readiness assessments and identifying potential risks.Supporting communication and training efforts to ensure users and stakeholders are informed of and prepared for changes.Developing and supporting SMEs, change champions and Super User networks.Facilitating workshops and meetings to gather feedback and promote user and stakeholder engagement.Coaching and supporting users, managers and stakeholders throughout the change process.To succeed in this position you will be an adaptable, results-focused, people-centric, values and growth driven individual, with:
Knowledge of change principles, processes and supporting people through change and new system implementation.Ability to collaborate with the project team, change networks, and key stakeholders.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey ideas clearly to diverse audiences.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of users, managers and stakeholders.Good planning and prioritisation skills, capable of managing workloads to meet deadlines.A qualification in change or similar is desirable, but not essential.
The midpoint of the salary range is $84,594 and the full range (85%-120%) is $71,905 - $101,513. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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