Domain Principal - Change Manager (12 month, fixed-term/secondment)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The opportunity - Ara Whiwhi Mahi

Inland Revenue is part way through delivering a learning programme to support our people to support New Zealanders and Māori customers through increased understanding of te ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi - The Treaty of Waitangi and how to work better with and for Māori. We're looking for an experienced Change Manager to support and promote uptake of the learning programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a change management strategy and roadmap to support uptake of the learning being delivered
• Partner with internal Māori staff to ensure the change approach and all related engagement is approached with integrity
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for all change and engagement activities
• Support the development and implementation of a communications plan and content
• Monitor and report on engagement and effectiveness of the change approach
• Success in this role requires comfort in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a small, high-performing team and in partnership with internal and external delivery partners

About you - Mōu

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• demonstrated experience designing and leading behavioural change initiatives in a large, diverse organisation
• understanding of te tiriti and how to apply that in your work
• proven strategic thinking ability and a natural curiosity
• expert communication skills that influence and facilitate positive change
• the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• an ability to plan, negotiate and manage priorities.

Apply here - Tono mai

If you want to be a collaborative member of our team and have the skills and experience outlined above, then this role is for you!

This is your opportunity to continue to innovate and challenge yourself within our organisation. Please outline in your application how your skills and experience align with the advert and role description. For more information please refer to the role description, or you can contact sara.hall@ird.govt.nz

Like you, we pride ourselves on our friendly and informative communication. If you need accessibility assistance at any point in the application process or would like to know more about what accessibility and inclusion means to us, please call 0800 775 247 to leave a message and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 23 June 2025. But please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may move to interview before the closing date.

We have trust and integrity - we innovate to make a difference - we value people - we work together.

We're offering great flexibility, support and development opportunities unique to you and your aspirations so that you can bring your whole self to work and thrive with us.