CAREERS

About the role

As part of our strategic vision, we are undergoing a comprehensive digital technology transformation journey. We have an opportunity for an experienced Change Manager to join our Digital Business team at Craigs Investment Partners (CIP). This is a 12-month fixed term role ideally located in Tauranga but also open to the role being based in Auckland or Hamilton.

This role's primary responsibility will be to implement a change management plan and define strategies to maximise the successful implementation and adoption of business change across Craigs Investment Partners’ (CIP).  Reporting to the Head of Business Change this role will also help drive and successfully facilitate the delivery of business change as a key member of the Digital Business team. 

The key responsibilities for the Change Manager role will be to:

• Play a key role in ensuring assigned projects and change initiatives meet CIP strategic objectives on time and on budget
• Develop and enable fit for purpose change management approaches and plans for assigned projects /initiatives, aligned to the Craigs BCM Framework
• Will work closely with Business Analysts and Project Managers while partnering with senior and business stakeholders to drive faster adoption, higher utilisation and proficiency with the change that impact CIP.
• Provide direction from a change perspective, including planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of the change workstreams across project initiatives.    

About you

You will have significant experience developing complex or interdependent change management plans, identifying change impacts, developing change interventions, monitor changes and reporting.  You will also have excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

You will also have:

• Strong experience in working in/with key change partners (e.g. People Development, Communications) to understand roles and responsibilities in the change process.
• Good understanding of change management principles, techniques & tools 
• Effective relationship management with the ability to work with/influence and negotiate with key stakeholders, understanding business requirements and formulating these into project change deliverables
• Strategic thinker, innovative with commercial / business acumen, commercial and risk-based approach  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business, leading meeting and conducting presentations as required.

About the Company

Craigs Investment Partners (Craigs) is a multi-award-winning investment advisory firm which is one of the largest in New Zealand. With 22 offices located throughout the country and over 600 employees, Craigs offers solutions and advice to both private investors, as well as corporate and institutional clients.

Why Craigs?

We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our people feel they belong and can bring their best self to work and feel valued. We grow as a team and with our clients and are always looking to support our communities – both internal and external. Our values build the foundation of how we work and how we provide great outcomes for our people and our clients.

• We are stronger together
• We strive for excellence
• We put people first
• We do what’s right

If you would like to find out more about working at Craigs, visit our Careers page – https://craigsip.com/careers

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please submit your application online now as we will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply.