Principal Adviser, Change

Principal Adviser, Change at Ministry of Education, Wellington
Help shape the future of education in New Zealand.
Help shape the future of Education
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.
The Principal Adviser, Change, closely supports the Manager, Change, contributing thought leadership, technical support, and change expertise to the transformational change management of the government's priority work programme.
This is a new full-time BAU role, where you will influence internal teams and help our frontline Te Mahau teams with implementation supports for the Education work programme.
You will understand the voices of front-line staff, ākonga, whānau and communities and lead the provision of tailored change support to ensure the best outcomes.
You will work collaboratively to understand the impact of change on different parts of the sector, and ensure resources enable effective delivery of change into the sector.
As a team, we will provide engagement and change frameworks, systems and processes that reflect tikanga values to give practical effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Salary range:
$118,371 - $143,760 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.
The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
The ability to purchase extra days leave.
A range of employee network groups.
An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.
About you | Mōhou ake
We're looking for someone who knows Change back to front and inside out.
You will be a leader and mentor in Change to build and foster the growth in change capability across our group.
To be successful in this role, you will have led Change in a range of programmes and projects, so you know what good Change looks like.
You'll be a great communicator, confident talking to a variety of stakeholders.
You will also offer:


A solid understanding of benefits management.
Knowledge of how data and insights can support decision making.
A pragmatic approach to Change - providing what's needed to support our stakeholders.

This unique role offers the opportunity to focus on both internal and external change, in a supportive team environment.
We get to take a systems-thinking approach to our work to make it better for ākonga.
The Sector Change and Implementation Group supports Te Tāhuhu (Ministry of Education) to successfully implement government initiatives, services and policies that impact the Education sector, our frontline takiwā (regional) staff and ākonga and whānau.
We partner with our takiwā colleagues to understand local context and priorities, and to support their leadership of successful change in the sector.
The Change Team supports Te Tāhuhu, our group, and our regional teams with best practice change methods to support sector-facing implementation.
We assess the impact of sector-facing change and ensure takiwā have what they need to support successful implementation.
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share.
We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
Applications close Midnight - Sunday 02 February 2025.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging.
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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