Senior Change Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Help make Auckland and Aucklanders more resilient to natural hazards Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week's leave Salary will be $115,000 to $130,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution Auckland Council is establishing a Natural Hazards and Loss Modelling programme team to better manage the natural hazards risks to its $77 billion asset base, driven by climate change and population growth/intensification. Because of our scale we have a unique opportunity to build our in-house capability to model these hazards and their consequences, to develop mitigation strategies to make Auckland more resilient and to reduce costs for our residents. We are recruiting specialists and subject matter experts to be part of this team, from science, asset management, programme management and digital engineering backgrounds. Their work will integrate hazard science, exposure, vulnerability modelling, financial risk analysis and spatial data expertise into a single in-house function, streamlining Auckland Council’s approach to natural hazard risk management. This will enhance council’s ability to make consistent, evidence-based decisions about resilience, public safety, land use and insurance. This programme team will be split across our existing Asset Management Centre of Excellence (who work to improve asset management practices across the whole Auckland Council Group), and our Natural Hazards Team (who coordinate our understanding and response to natural hazards across the organisation). We are looking for achangemanagerwho willbe basedin the Asset Management Centre of Excellence, and who willcollaborate with the Natural Hazards team and others across the organisation, to developand implementchange strategies to embed system change relating to asset management system improvements, natural hazard understanding, and resilience across the organisation. You will work closely with key stakeholders at all levels toidentifyimpacts, manage resistance, and deliver on plans to ensure a smooth transition to new ways of working. What you could expect to work on: planningand deliveringeffective change spanning the full programme and project lifecycle supportingother departments in implementing changes from the work developingand deliveringtraining programmes assessingorganisational readiness and identifyingpotential risks and resistance to change providingexpertadviceto the leadership team on change and communication You will be based in our office in the Auckland City Centre and we offer some flexibility to work from home or at other council offices. This role requiresa strong background inchange managementgained fromexperience insimilarroleswithin large, complex,orpolitical organisations.Ideally this would relate to change in technical disciplines like asset management, information technology, engineering or similar. Key role requirements: strongunderstanding of change management methodologies deep knowledge of business, transformation, organisational change highly skilledcommunicator with the ability to develop andcoordinatetraining strong governance,reportingand stakeholder engagementcapability We still encourage you to apply if you have some but notallthese requirements. At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directlyimpactthe lives of over 1.8million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion. We are accredited byGenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. You will getimmensesatisfaction fromworkingwith a motivated and fun team which collaboratesacross the whole organisation to make Auckland – and Aucklanders – more resilient to natural hazards. #WorkingForAuckland #ChangeManager Applications close: Sunday, 6 September 2026 This role has an indicative remuneration range of $115,000 - $130,000, commensurate on skills and experience Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered. Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr