Change Managers x 2 (Transmission System Operator)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent roles in our Operations, Process, and Technology Improvement group
• Ensure effective change in Operations projects
• A future-focused 24/7 operational environment critical to the nation.

Bring your experience managing business change initiatives to the heart of the electricity sector. Meaningful work to shape the energy future!

Transpower's purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

About the team

Our Operations Process and Technology Improvement (OPTI) group supports the Operations division to deliver solutions required to manage the real time power system and prepare for an increasingly electrified future. https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/our-system-operator-role

The group plays an essential role in proactively identifying the critical capabilities, skills, resources, and support needed to meet current and future operational needs. They are working to optimise planning and investment decisions across key tools and processes (including SCADA applications, market systems, real time systems, and real time asset management technologies) utilised by our control rooms and other areas of Transpower.

The OPTI Investment Delivery team manages the formal joint programme relationship with the Electricity Authority and works collaboratively with our Information Services Technology (IST) division to ensure the successful delivery of the Operations work programme.

Investment Delivery provides the governance structure to outcomes are delivered and seeks to maximise the resources and funding available, understanding technology dependencies and minimising change impacts, to deliver best value for money from investment undertaken by Operations.

Two new Change Management opportunities

Based in Wellington, as one of two OPTI Change Managers and part of a broader community of practice, you'll play a key role in developing change strategies and plans that assess change readiness and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You will be working closely with project teams to integrate change management activities into project plans. You will lead and managed change initiatives to ensure their successful implementation and adoption across the Operations.

You'll build relationships with people who are passionate about keeping the energy flowing for Aotearoa, identifying change impacts and developing mitigation strategies.

We have nationally significant programmes of work to deliver, making these permanent roles ideal for Change Professionals seeking intellectually stimulating work and the opportunity to contribute to a unique organisation long term.

What will you bring?

Experience as a business (rather than ICT) change manager/practitioner in a complex, large-scale organisation. You'll be known for your clear, concise communication skills and ability to engage with people at all levels.

To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

• Previous experience using change principles, methodologies, and tools, with a proven ability to identify and implement significant business change successfully.
• Proven ability to influence others and move at pace toward a common vision or goal.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Curiosity to analyse and interpret complex problems or processes, identify requirements, and develop alternatives.
• Previous experience mapping strategy to business outcomes and aligning change initiatives to guide business decision-making on investment decisions.
• Previous experience mapping strategy to business outcomes and aligning change initiatives to guide business decision-making on investment decisions.
• Relevant tertiary and change management qualifications.

Join us at Transpower

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders - every day and long into the future.

With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.

We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture.  This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times. 

Health and wellbeing is prioritised with a great range of employee benefits including health and income protection insurance!

Next steps

To take on an exciting new role, based in Wellington, please review the position description on our careers site and apply with your cover letter and CV without delay.

Role closes Wednesday 30^th April; however applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted before the close date to arrange an initial informal conversation to facilitate shortlisting.

Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.