Organisation Design Lead

About this role

Organisation Design Lead

• Fixed Term up to August 2026
• Full-Time
• Central Wellington based role

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Organisation Design Lead

NZQA is seeking an experienced Organisation Design Lead to drive and embed change across a large and complex work area, navigating through a period of transformation. This role will work closely with senior leaders, delivery teams and subject matter experts to ensure change is successfully implemented.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our people, delivery teams and experts are set up for success as we introduce new ways of working. You will work across diverse teams to understand impacts, co‑design solutions, and support smooth implementation and adoption.

You'll bring subject matter expertise, pragmatism, and empathy – ensuring work delivery and values-driven, people centred change strategy and implementation.

This is a six-month fixed term opportunity (from March to August 2026). 

What you'll be doing

• Partner with leaders and stakeholders (including union representatives) to develop and implement fit‑for‑purpose change management strategies and plans
• Support and enable leaders and teams to build readiness and capability
• Drive engagement using clear, inclusive, and accessible communication
• Facilitate workshops, briefings, and training sessions
• Support leaders to champion change in their teams
• Monitor progress and evaluate the outcomes of change initiatives

Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū | What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for someone who brings both technical change expertise and the interpersonal strengths to build trust and influence at all levels.

• Proven experience driving change in large, complex work programmes
• Strong understanding of change frameworks (e.g Prosci, ADKAR or similar), project delivery and assurance
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-moving environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex interdependencies and prioritise competing demands
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills
• A collaborative, values‑led approach and build trust at all levels
• A solutions-focused mindset
• Education or wider Public Sector experience desired but not essential

Experience working in organisational development initiatives is essential.

Pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

Applications close on Thursday, 19 March 2026. However, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or discuss the role further, please contact Jann Marshall on Jann.Marshall@nzqa.govt.nz

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.