Organisational Design and Change Manager | Wellington

Job Description

People and Capability – Organisational Design and Change Maker

Fixed Term (April – December 2026)

Full-Time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in Wellington

Ko wai mātou | About Us  

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.  

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. 

 Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:

The Organisational Design and Change Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping Te Kura future. This role leads the design and delivery of culturally responsive, people‑centred organisational change that enables Te Kura to thrive now and into the future.

Working at a strategic level, the Organisational Design and Change Manager ensures Te Kura structure, roles, governance, and decision‑making frameworks are aligned with its long‑term vision and values, and support strong, effective ways of working across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of organisation‑wide organisational design and change strategies aligned to Te Kura values and strategic direction.
• Designing and embedding a culturally responsive, people‑centred approach to change that strengthens ways of working.
• Ensuring organisational structures, roles, governance, and decision‑making frameworks support Te Kura long‑term aspirations.

Ko koe tēnei | About you:

We're looking for someone who can thrive in a fast‑moving environment, take initiative, communicate clearly, and approach challenges with resilience and a pragmatic, problem‑solving mindset.  

A desire to work in a close-knit team that supports one another to deliver a range of People & Capability initiatives.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Ability to diagnose current‑state organisational structures and develop future‑state organisational designs aligned to strategy.
• Proven experience in organisational design and change delivery within large or complex organisations, including development of change plans, consultation materials, and implementation support.
• Ability to operate effectively in public sector or regulated environments, including engagement with senior leaders, unions, and system stakeholders.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values 

At Te Kura, our values guide everything we do:

• Manaaki — we show respect, generosity, and care in all our interactions.
• Whanaungatanga — we build strong relationships and a sense of belonging.
• Tika — we act fairly, honestly, and with integrity.
• Ākonga at the Centre — we put our ākonga at the heart of every decision.

Hei whakautu | In return 

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand. You will be part of a hardworking, collaborative team that values humour, connection and having fun while getting the job done.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply 

If reading this made you think, “This is the role for me,” we'd love to hear from you! Click the apply button to get started.

Applications must be lodged via our careers portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as applications are received and may close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?   

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange).

If you still have any additional questions or have any issues with the application process, please contact jobs@tekura.school.nz

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 30 March 2026