• Job Type: Ongoing – Full Time
• Category: Management
• Location: Wellington
• Date Advertised: 29-JAN-21
• Job Reference: MBIE/1508741
• Job Title: Workplace Transition Manager
• Business Unit:
• Division:
• Summary:

• Want a mix of work that covers projects, organisational change and delivery of flexible working environments.
• Leadership for Property Projects which can involve up to 2000 employees
• Wellington based location

The Property Team is looking for an innovative and capable Workplace Transition Manager to join us. The Property team provides property lifecycle management from inception, project management, delivery and planning and analytics. The MBIE property portfolio includes office accommodation, residential accommodation, MBIE owned property, and sub-leased (co-located) premises from / with other Crown agencies.

Our Programme of Work is relatively new and we are working to embed change management within our approach to property projects. Having worked in project environments where people, systems and work environments are important will be helpful. We want to ensure that the groups impacted by change feel valued and that they have a voice.

Reporting to the Head of Property. The Workplace Transition Manager is responsible for providing leadership for Project Managers and Change Managers to deliver and manage Property Projects and wider business change initiatives. The role provides oversight and leadership in relation to all of the property projects related to staff moves or new locations being implemented. At times, the Workplace Transition Manager may be asked to manage a project for significant new building implementations or high volume staff relocations.

To be a successful candidate in this role:

• You will have experience in leading property and change projects
• Ability to lead Property Projects which can involve up to 2000 employees moving locations or floors
• You have a reputation for confident and clear communication regardless of what roles and experience you bring to the table

Why work for us:

MBIE is one of New Zealand’s largest, most influential and most diverse public sector agencies.  This means that we are able to offer significant opportunities for developing experience across a broad variety of areas.

We aim to create a culture where our people are empowered to bring fresh ideas and perspectives and to develop new approaches.

We also take the time to foster a work environment that is enjoyable for all. This means we like to collaborate, support and encourage our people, encourage excellence and innovation, embrace diversity and inclusion and take the time to have some fun and celebrate our successes.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our MBIE Careers site and on-line process.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. This will allow you to register your details and submit your application for this vacancy and upload a copy of your CV and cover letter.

To find out more about this position and how to join MBIE, please refer to the attached Role Descriptions or contact Lapulou Mo’ale by email at Lapulou.Moale@mbie.govt.nz and quote job reference MBIE/1508741

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 14 February 2020

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