Change Manager, Projects
- Whangarei, Northland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Want to be a part of an experienced team who makes a meaningful impact on how we manage electricity networks ?
- Full time role helping deliver a pipeline of transformational asset management business improvement projectsAn exciting new role for a people person skilled at change management has become available in our Whangarei Electricity Platforms team. We have a number of large projects we need you involved in, including ESRI GIS and Maximo implementations, and re-engineering of our inspection techniques and technologies.About the role:
Reporting to Strategic Initiatives Programme Manager, you'll be working closely with our senior management, asset management staff and contractors, our Project Managers, Analysts and Engineers, to lead change management on our Network Platform systems projects.If you have the right skills and experience, we'd like you to help us 'lift our game' in terms of how we manage change as part of our projects, planning and delivering project change management activities. The role also includes business analysis duties, and creating, maintaining and delivering learning (or overseeing these outcomes).Responsibilities will include:
- Plan and deliver change management activities
- Collaborate with other change managers and stakeholders to develop change practices
- Business Analysis, Requirements and Process Documentation and Testing
- Learning & Development
To be successful in this role, you'll be someone who has experience helping software projects engage with users, and manage organisational changes as the systems are introduced, possibly from a background as an analyst, tester or trainer. Ideally you'll have relevant Change Management qualification (PROSCI or similar), and will have some utilities industry relevant experience.We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- 5+ years experience in a similar role and a good understanding of the fundamentals of learning & development
- Excellent spoken and written English, interpersonal skills
- Competent computer user and a confident decision-maker
- Proven ability to interact with stakeholders within projects to ensure project success
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a cross functional work environmentWhat's in it for you?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager to make their mark, working on essential utilities projects and systems, with internationally recognised vendors. You will receive benefits like:- Rewarding remuneration package and a range of retail discounts through the Boost employee benefits programme
- Growth opportunity to learn new technology and work on your professional development with a large organisation
- An in-house well-being programme - a Peer Support Network, Kaitaiaki, Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross and EAP Services
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Discounted gym membership
- Possibility for Hybrid work arrangement ( to discuss further at interview)Our strength is in our people, with a high standard of support, respect and work and invest heavily in both our staff and community. You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce focused on safety and excellence, with opportunity to develop your career.About us:
Northpower is a New Zealand owned electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors.With over 1,300 staff working together across 17 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers, we pride ourselves on our excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.Get in touch!
We'd love to hear from you if you're looking for a pivotal & career defining role within a growing team and feel inspired to lead a challenging project! Direct your profile to our career's website and search for #Req 1707.New Zealand work rights are required for the role.Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.