Change Manager

At Hamilton City Council, our people are united by a shared purpose: to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. As one of New Zealand's largest city councils, we're proud to serve a growing and vibrant community while delivering services and projects that improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians every day.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. Together, we're on track to being one of New Zealand's leading community-focused councils, where everyone matters and every contribution helps shape the future of our city.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community, you'll find it here.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

We're looking for an experienced Change Manager to join our People, Performance and Culture Group and help our organisation change well.

This internal-facing role partners with leaders and teams to help our people understand, adapt to and succeed through significant organisational, digital and sector change.

You'll lead change management activities for strategic projects and initiatives, helping people adopt new systems, technologies, processes and ways of working. You'll also moderate change across Council by considering capacity, timing, dependencies and cumulative impacts, ensuring change is prioritised, coordinated and delivered in a sustainable way.

You'll support leaders to assess impacts and readiness, identify training and support needs, and build capability to navigate change successfully. A mentoring role within the team, your work will help balance change across the organisation while improving adoption, reducing risk and delivering better outcomes.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

We're looking for someone who brings:  

• proven experience leading significant, complex change across multiple stakeholders
• strong grounding in change management practices, methodologies, and frameworks
• exceptional facilitation and communication skills, capable of connecting naturally with diverse internal teams, operational staff, and senior leaders to build change capability and drive buy-in
• strong influencing skills in high complexity, cross organisational environments
• a practical, inclusive approach to training, support and adoption 
• the skill to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences
• the maturity and ability to influence.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $140k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

We invest in our people, their wellbeing, and their future. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work.

• We support flexible ways of working that balance individual wellbeing, team and business needs. And great outcomes for our community.
• We support professional development and opportunities to grow your career.
• Two wellbeing days each year to focus on what matters most to you (after one year of service).
• Fully funded Unimed health insurance, including hospital and surgical cover, with discounted rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccinations.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave for greater flexibility.
• Eye care support, including reimbursement towards eye testing and prescription glasses.
• Access to a wide range of local discounts, including gyms, healthcare providers, retail stores, and more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 28/10/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.