Senior Change Adviser

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Deliver meaningful change across one of New Zealand's largest and most complex organisations. Wellington or Auckland location The Opportunity | Te Āheinga Few organisations offer change practitioners exposure to transformation at the scale currently underway at Kāinga Ora. As a Senior Change Advisor, you'll lead change across priority initiatives, supporting organisational, workforce, process and technology change from planning through to implementation and adoption. Reporting to the Lead - Business Change Services, you'll partner with senior leaders, programme sponsors and project teams to assess impacts, build change strategies, support readiness and coach leaders through complex change. This is a senior individual contributor role where you'll lead your own portfolio while working closely with another Senior Change Advisor in a collaborative, high-performing team. If you enjoy variety, complexity and meaningful work, this is an opportunity to contribute to significant organisational transformation while supporting outcomes that matter for New Zealand communities. About the Role | Mō te Tūranga You’ll partner with leaders and teams across Kāinga Ora to help people understand, prepare for and adopt change successfully. Your day-to-day will include: Leading end-to-end change management across significant organisational, workforce, operating model, process and technology initiatives Developing change strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communications and capability uplift activities Assessing organisational impacts and readiness, while identifying risks and opportunities that may affect successful adoption Coaching sponsors, leaders and project teams on their role in leading change Supporting consultation processes and working alongside People Services on workforce and employment relations considerations Measuring adoption, monitoring outcomes and supporting benefits realisation activities Working closely with a fellow Senior Change Advisor to share knowledge, peer review work and collectively strengthen change practice Contributing to enterprise change frameworks, standards and continuous improvement initiatives Here’s what you’ll bring to the role: 5+ years' experience leading business change across large and complex initiatives, including operating model, technology, process, service delivery, organisational and workforce change Recognised change management qualification (Prosci, AIM or equivalent) Sound understanding of NZ employment, consultation and ER context Experience coaching senior sponsors and leaders through change Resilience, emotional intelligence and clear, accessible communication under change pressure Just as important as experience is how you work. Rare Change Exposure - Gain experience across operating model, workforce, process, service delivery and technology transformation initiatives. Development & Mentoring - Work alongside an experienced change leader in an environment focused on coaching, growth and capability building. Complex, Meaningful Work - Apply your expertise in an organisation navigating significant transformation while delivering outcomes that impact communities across Aotearoa. Collaborative Team Environment - Join a high-performing team where partnership, trust and knowledge sharing are genuinely valued. Commercial Scale, Real Purpose - Experience the complexity and pace of a large organisation while contributing to work that makes a meaningful difference. Additional Benefits - Including five weeks' annual leave, insurance benefits and flexible working arrangements. Cultivate is proud to be partnering with Kāinga Ora on these appointments. #J-18808-Ljbffr