Organisational Design Lead
About
Organisation Design Lead
Fixed Term up to August 2026
Full-Time
Central Wellington
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
Click the ‘Apply' button to submit your application. Please include your CV and cover letter.
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 [email protected]
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.
Employment Type: Fixed Term Capability Level: Advises, Designs, Leads, Shapes, Governs Domains of Knowledge: Policy and Process Design, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Analytics and Data Science, Attraction, Recruitment and Selection, Employment Relations, Industrial Relations, Change Management, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Remuneration and Rewards, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement, and Experience, Workforce Planning, HR Systems and Technology, Organisational Development. Find out more about Professional Accreditation and The Path - the Capability Framework for HR Professionals. |
