Who are we

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity established on 1 July 2017 under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. The role of our new organisation is to reduce unwanted fires, respond to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters and support increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency.

Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be:

• We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga

Our employee benefits include matched KiwiSaver employer contributions of up to 6%, life and income protection insurance for eligible employees, and a wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Change Management Advisor to work in our newly established National Workplace Culture and Change Directorate. This role will see you flex your change management expertise and lift the Te Reo Māori understanding of managing the people side of change and change capability of the organisation while supporting key projects.

You'll co-lead a discovery process to identify the function and form of the change management team and support priority change projects across Fire and Emergency New Zealand while working with key stakeholders, including Project Managers, Business Owners, and Sponsors.

You'll develop and implement change management plans while being supported every step of the way. Working across a diverse portfolio, including our positive workplace culture and volunteer strategy you'll be instrumental in lifting the change management capability across the organisation.

We are very flexible on location, so you can be based out of any of our Region HQ's or our National Office.

This role is covered by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, with effect from 28 February 2022. This means that it is a requirement that this role is undertaken by a fully vaccinated person (or a person who holds a valid exemption issued by the Director-General of Health).

What you'll bring to the role:

• An understanding of a Te Reo Māori worldview
• Demonstrated change management experience and skills providing support for change programmes and projects
• An understanding of change methodology including impact assessments, training plans and the role of a sponsor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present analysis and ideas on paper
• Strong relationship and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• A practical and adaptable mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well and collaborate with others, building trusted relationships and influencing

You'll be working with a passionate, supportive and professional team who are committed to driving best practice change management and embedding our values and positive workplace culture outcomes across the organisation.

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 10 March 2022.

How to apply

If this sounds like you apply now, you will receive a confirmation email once you have submitted your application. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our website www.fireandemergency.nz. For specific questions about this role please email claire.neville@fireandemergency.nz