Job Description
Working closely with programme leadership, project teams, and relevant business units, you’ll lead end‑to‑end change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working. You’ll be a key member of the programme leadership team, providing clear guidance on change impacts and outcomes, with success measured by strong engagement and realisation of programme benefits.
This is a 2‑year fixed term opportunity suited to a hands‑on change professional who thrives in complex, technology‑enabled environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead change management across the Asset Transformation Programme using recognised frameworks
Develop and maintain core change artefacts (change strategy, impact and stakeholder assessments, communications, training and readiness plans)
Execute and measure change adoption and effectiveness
Coach leaders and teams to support transition and embed new systems and processes
Partner with change agents, workstream leads and project managers to ensure consistent change delivery
Provide insights and reporting to programme and senior leaders
Actively contribute to Agile delivery activities including ceremonies, testing, go-live and post‑implementation
Support solution design by articulating business value and user needs
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with network business units, Group Digital and Energy Services
Engage external vendors, implementation partners, network owners, clients and L&D providers
Health, Safety and Environment
Promote a strong health, safety, quality and environmental culture
Ensure safe work practices and incident reporting
Take responsibility for stopping unsafe work
About you:
You’re an experienced change leader who is confident operating in complex digital transformation programmes and building trust with diverse stakeholder groups.
You’ll bring:
A recognised change management qualification (e.g. PROSCI, APMG)
5+ years’ experience in a similar change management or project role
Proven experience supporting large digital systems implementations
Experience working in utilities or asset management systems (preferred)
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments (preferred)
Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a cross‑functional environment
A practical, delivery‑focused mindset with strong judgement and decision‑making capability
What’s in it for you?
Competitive remuneration
An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
Commitment to professional growth and development
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts
About us:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei 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, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors.
We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Are you ready to take the next step in your change management career?
This is an opportunity to lead and embed meaningful change across complex programmes, partnering closely with the Network business to drive successful adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working. You’ll play a key role in delivering digital solutions that support critical electricity infrastructure and keep our communities connected.
Apply via #REQ1986.
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.
