Pacific Change Coordinator

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

The Change Coordinator will be an integral member of a core Pacific asset and facilities team and will support the Transition of the

Pacific asset and facilities management arrangement from one that is largely self-delivered, to an outsourced model (the Model).

In doing so, this will ensure the Ministry and its people are prepared and equipped to exploit all opportunities that may arise.

Support the Change Lead in the planning and delivery of change management, communications, stakeholder engagement, and contract establishment activities to ensure our people are prepared and equipped to exploit all the opportunities presented by the new asset management arrangement.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The salary range for this role is between $87,672 - $103,143 total remuneration, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

The total remuneration is inclusive of our 3% employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills, experience, and ability to:  

• Very strong coordination skills and change experience
• Experience delivering or supporting the delivery of a change programme.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications to all stakeholders to ensure Project deliverables are met in line with the Change and Transition Plan.
• Coordination of the delivery of the stakeholder engagement plans, and ensure the Project maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders for the duration of the Transition.
• Adapt and/or develop business processes, policies, and materials for MFAT to operate optimally in the new Model, including processes relating to end-to-end property management, health and safety, data collection and storage, emergency operations, and effective communication.
• Coordinate regular reporting to management and governance forums on the progress of the Project, including identifying change risks and effective mitigations.
• Support maintaining an overall view of the timing of change impacts from the Project and other significant Ministry change initiatives.
• Support the establishment of the foundations of an enduring relationship with Downer, which reflects the Ministry’s values.
• Remain agile in approach to the Transition to the Model.
• Support the Change Lead with contract management functions until such time as a steady-state management team has been established.
• Coordinate and booking of all travel required for the Project.
• Support the clear handover of information to the steady-state management team when that team is established.
• Business Analyst skills would also be ideal but not required.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. 

If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.  As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support. 

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Charlotte Welch-Cropp.  

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 9pm on Sunday 31st of March 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.