Change Delivery Lead

About this role

About Us

What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people 

He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

 

WorkSafe New Zealand/ Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator – our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi (work) comes home healthy and safe. Our kaimahi (employees) are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our Mātāpono WorkSafe Values through the mahi they do: 

• Whakakotahi – we're united in a strong purpose 
• Kōrero mai – we engage meaningfully 
• Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care. 

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Free life insurance
• Discounts on health insurance and eye care
• Five weeks annual leave
• 15 days sick leave and
• Learning and professional development opportunities

There are a growing number of employee led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Rainbow Network, Pacific Network, Women's Network, and Tū Rangatira Māori Network.

 

About your team / Ko te tīma

The Strategy Implementation group is a small group with a broad skillset focused on supporting the organisation to embed the strategy and transition to the key shifts required.

The group provides the systems and processes needed to implement, embed, and monitor WorkSafe's strategy and functional model. 

We will also be looking to the future and positioning WorkSafe to build on the successes of the past, by navigating how we mature as an effective and trusted regulator under our strategy and functional model.

The Strategy Implementation group roles are fixed term and focused on supporting the delivery of the strategic work programme.

 

About the role / Ō te tūranga

This role is responsible for leading the successful delivery and implementation of change initiatives, with an initial focus on the Permit and Guidance programmes. This role will provide expert change practice support across the organization, ensuring that change is effectively delivered and embedded within both strategic and operational contexts.

A key part of the role is guiding individuals and teams—especially those with limited experience of change—through the transition journey, helping to build capability and confidence. The Change Manager will play a critical role in ensuring business readiness, reducing resistance, and driving adoption of new ways of working. Central to this role is engaging and informing stakeholders at all levels, fostering a sense of ownership and alignment with change and transformation initiatives.

This role will be for 12 months with the potential to extend it subject to progress with the strategic work programme.

 

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi

• Design and implement end-to-end change management plans that align with the strategic work programme objectives, timelines, and organisational goals.
• Help frontline staff and end-users understand and adopt new processes through communication, training, coaching, and ongoing support.
• Partner with delivery teams, business leaders, and subject matter experts to align change plans with technical and operational changes.
• Deliver clear, targeted communication and facilitate workshops, briefings, and training sessions tailored to various stakeholder needs.
• Identify and address potential resistance or barriers to change with proactive mitigation strategies and interventions.
• Continuously assess change readiness and effectiveness, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure successful adoption.
• Coordinate efforts across business groups (e.g., WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa), foster a change-ready culture, and contribute to regular reporting on change outcomes.

 

What You'll Bring / Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Experienced in delivering change initiatives, particularly business change, with a strong grasp of key methodologies.
• Skilled in guiding and coaching staff unfamiliar with change, fostering understanding and adoption across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and drive collaboration.
• Balances big-picture thinking with hands-on delivery to ensure effective and timely implementation of change initiatives.
• Brings experience in regulatory environments and familiarity with delivery frameworks including Agile, Waterfall, and Prince2.

 

With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. 

The full position description is available from the advert on our careers centre: WorkSafe New Zealand

How to apply / Me pēhea te tono -

Click the apply link, complete an application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.

For further information please contact careers@worksafe.govt.nz with any queries, or to find out more about working for us, go to Careers | WorkSafe.

WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity and welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life.  We value the experience your point of difference could bring to us.

Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you. We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know more about you.

Applications close on Tuesday 20 May 2025.