Senior Change Manager

Job Description Kia ora! Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to deliver the best flying experience on Earth. Our purpose is to enrich our country by connecting New Zealanders to each other and New Zealand to the world. As part of our brand promise, we embrace Manaaki – taking care further than any other airline and creating meaningful experiences that empower and connect. To support this vision, we are currently seeking an experienced Senior Change Manager (Internal Job Title: Delivery Manager) who will lead and manage the delivery of complex change initiatives across the organisation. This is a critical role that will work closely with our Executive Team, Business Leaders, and Stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of our strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering large-scale change initiatives, with a focus on stakeholder engagement, communication, and cultural transformation. Key responsibilities will include: • Developing and implementing effective change management strategies and plans to support the delivery of our strategic initiatives. • Leading and managing cross-functional teams to deliver complex change initiatives. • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and develop tailored communication and engagement plans. • Providing coaching and guidance to team members to ensure successful delivery of change initiatives. • Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including Executive Team members, Business Leaders, and Stakeholders. • Identifying and mitigating risks associated with change initiatives. • Developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of change initiatives. • Providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and the Executive Team. • Ensuring that all change initiatives are aligned with our organisational values and culture. • Developing and implementing processes and procedures to ensure the successful delivery of change initiatives. • Providing thought leadership and expertise in change management best practices. • Collaborating with other departments to ensure that change initiatives are integrated with other organisational initiatives. • Developing and maintaining a comprehensive change management framework that outlines the processes, procedures, and best practices for delivering change initiatives. • Providing training and coaching to team members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver change initiatives. • Developing and implementing a change management budget and resource plan to ensure the successful delivery of change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have: • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Organisational Development, Human Resources). • At least 5 years of experience in a change management or organisational development role. • Proven track record of delivering large-scale change initiatives. • Strong understanding of organisational development and change management principles. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong understanding of cultural transformation and stakeholder engagement principles. • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. • Strong understanding of risk management principles. • Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with change initiatives. • Strong understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ability to track and measure the success of change initiatives. • Ability to provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and the Executive Team. • Strong understanding of organisational values and culture. • Ability to ensure that all change initiatives are aligned with organisational values and culture. • Strong understanding of processes and procedures for delivering change initiatives. • Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure the successful delivery of change initiatives. • Strong understanding of thought leadership and expertise in change management best practices. • Ability to collaborate with other departments to ensure that change initiatives are integrated with other organisational initiatives. • Strong understanding of a comprehensive change management framework that outlines the processes, procedures, and best practices for delivering change initiatives. • Ability to provide training and coaching to team members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver change initiatives. • Strong understanding of a change management budget and resource plan to ensure the successful delivery of change initiatives. • Ability to develop and implement a change management budget and resource plan to ensure the successful delivery of change initiatives. In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: • A comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and other benefits. • A generous superannuation scheme. • A range of employee discounts and perks. • Opportunities for professional development and growth. • A supportive and inclusive work environment. • A dynamic and fast-paced work environment. • A chance to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals. • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our customers and employees. If you are a motivated and experienced change management professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for the role.