Change Analyst

• An exciting opportunity for a Change Analyst or BA with Change experience
• Join a complex programme team on a 12 month fixed term contract
• Christchurch location with some WFH flexibility

Play an instrumental part in this public facing programme of work.

What our client can offer:
Our client is a large community focussed organisation that has an abundance of exciting work underway, including a significant programme of community interest. Their people are hardworking, passionate and committed and enjoy a culture that is family focussed, flexible and supportive. This role will offer you the opportunity to work with an experienced Change Lead and with the support of a large wider group of change practitioners.

What you will do:
Working closely with the Change Lead you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with all operational business groups to understand current and future state and to ensure business requirements are translated into change documentation.
• Conducting impact assessments, ensuring impact assessment information is detailed correctly from a change perspective and creating mitigation strategies for each impact.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of the change management process, including the planning, communication, training, and evaluation phases. 
• Supporting the management of stakeholders, identifying and managing issues and risks relating to stakeholders and stakeholder change. Maintaining stakeholder engagement tracking tools to ensure the delivery is being monitored and updated.
• Supporting the development of impacted stakeholder communications
• Reporting to the Change Lead on the performance of stakeholder management against agreed plans to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and proactive issue resolution. 

Skills and experience we are looking for:
We seek applications from experienced Change Analysts or Business Analysts with experience and interest in Change projects. Specifically we are looking for:

• At least 5 years experience working within change management in a large, complex organisation.
• Working knowledge of the tools, techniques and methodologies used for change management.
• Established stakeholder management, engagement and relationship skills including the ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and influence senior executives.
• Experience in supporting change initiatives such as delivering detailed change and business impact assessments, assessing a range of change intervention options and monitoring the progress of change programs.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, engage in a professional and respectful manner, influence and persuade, problem solve, and remove obstacles, coupled with a high level of business acumen and political awareness.
• An understanding of ‘5 Whys’ analysis and Business Process Modelling (BPM) advantageous.
• A tertiary qualification and training in Project Management or Business Analysis  desirable
• A qualification in change management and/or risk management is advantageous. 

While a flexible work arrangement is on offer the successful candidate must be locally based.

What to do next:

• Apply using the Apply button on this page

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