Change and Organisation Effectiveness (OE) Lead

As our EIT whānau reflect on 50 years of impact, we honour our past while embracing a future of change and opportunity. With a steadfast commitment to our Ākonga, their whānau, our communities, and partners, we look ahead to new possibilities and continued service of our kaupapa.

As we navigate a period of change and transformation, we are seeking a Change and Organisational Effectiveness (OE) Lead to help shape and deliver key aspects of our organisation and people strategy over an 18-month fixed-term period. This fixed term role, reporting to the EIT People & Culture Director, is based at our Hawke’s Bay campus.

In this pivotal role, the Change and Organisation Effectiveness (OE) Lead will deliver the co-creation of EIT’s change practice, ensuring change initiatives are both sustainable and impactful. At the same time, they will support current and future change efforts while also championing organisational effectiveness and kaimahi experience initiatives. By empowering our kaimahi and leaders, this role will help create lasting change for Ākonga, whānau, and future generations.

This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape the way our kaimahi experience their mahi and work environments, ensuring our values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments remain at the heart of our transformation and all we do.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

As the Change and Organisation Effectiveness Lead, you will:

• Develop and implement EIT’s organisational change practice, ensuring it is strategically designed, effectively embedded, and culturally grounded (founded in our values of kotahitanga, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and taituarā).
• Build capability across EIT, equipping leaders and kaimahi with the tools and confidence to lead and sustain change.
• Lead the design and implementation of organisational effectiveness initiatives, including a focus on organisational practices relating to performance, development and engagement.
• Improve kaimahi experience and interactions throughout the kaimahi journey, ensuring a seamless and memorable journey, while creating efficiency through technology and integration.
• Leverage digital tools, automation, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the People & Culture Director with delivery of the People Strategy. 

He kōrero mōu | About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Your personal affinity to EIT’s values and experience in kaupapa Māori change and people (HR) practice.
• Proven experience leading transformation initiatives across change management, organisational effectiveness, and kaimahi experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration and alignment across all levels of the organisation.
• A data-driven approach, using insights to track progress, measure impact, and refine strategies.
• A future-focused mindset, leveraging tech, automation, and digital solutions to enhance organisational efficiency.
• An ability to navigate complex environments, balancing strategic priorities with practical implementation.

If you are passionate about leading change, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and creating a high-performing and engaged workforce, we would love to hear from you! 

We will be assessing applications as they are received, and this role may close earlier if we identify a suitable candidate to progress to offer.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply 

As a responsible employer and education provider, EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. 

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply. We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.