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Director of Transformation - FTC - 24 Months

New Zealand Government
Wellington, Wellington
1 week ago
  • Lead the way on this high-impact initiative - Fixed Term Contract - 24 Months
  • Contribute significantly to a central agency as it broadens its impact
  • Guide a skilled team in designing impactful services that benefit communities across New Zealand

It's an exciting time to join the Social Investment Agency as we lead change across the public service to implement social investment and support Government to achieve better outcomes from social sector spending.

Korero mo te turanga | About the role

Join the Social Investment Agency (SIA) and lead transformative change initiatives that align with public sector priorities. As Director of Transformation, you'll drive the successful delivery of strategic programs, leveraging your extensive business expertise and program leadership skills to engage senior stakeholders and achieve key outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, scope, and launch new transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of initiatives and achievement of outcomes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, partner organisations, and industry bodies.
  • Foster cross-priority collaboration to achieve SIA and SIF's strategic objectives.
He korero mou | About you
You hold a relevant tertiary or technical qualification and bring significant experience in leading change or transformation programs, ideally within the public sector. With strong programme management and stakeholder engagement skills, you have a proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive successful transformation. Your strategic thinking, excellent communication, and facilitation skills enable you to simplify complex concepts and navigate ambiguity.

You have experience working with government agencies, a deep understanding of policy and regulatory processes, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. You value diversity, foster collaborative relationships, and align your work with organizational goals. Your resilience and commitment to development ensure you thrive in dynamic settings.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have demonstrated experience in leading a large-scale transformation program.

Utu a-tau | Salary

$196,690 - $277,680 based on relevant skills and professional experience.

Ko wai matou | About us

Our purpose is to shift the system using data and evidence, so that the system invests earlier and more effectively to improve the lives of New Zealanders. We focus our efforts on where we can make the greatest impact to lead, and we collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to shine a light on policy issues that fall between the gaps. As a central government agency, our people are our centre. They're curious, agile and hardworking, and instinctively care about the wellbeing of others. We are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. We embrace our diverse workforce and culture, and we support flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

Tono mai | How to Apply

To apply for this role please click the `Apply Now' button and follow the online process. To view a copy of the position description please click here.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 29th June 2025 however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if an ideal person is found before the close date.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application.

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