Change Manager

Job Name Change Manager

General Information

Date Published 13-Apr-2026 Advertising Ends 27-Apr-2026 ID# 15343 Role Type HR Work Type Permanent Full-Time Workplace Type Hybrid Country New Zealand Location Auckland

Position Description

Our Co-operative
Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with UsAt Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 
Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 
Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
As a Change Manager, you’ll support the design and delivery of change activity that helps people understand, adopt, and work effectively through change. You’ll work closely with delivery teams, sponsors, and leaders to ensure change is practical, well considered, and focused on achieving intended outcomes.
You’ll operate as a flexibly deployed member of the Change Management Centre of Excellence, working on priority projects and programmes across the Co-op. In this role, you’ll apply and champion enterprise change standards and approaches, while tailoring your work to suit the context and needs of each initiative.
You’ll be responsible for delivering high quality change outcomes, supporting stakeholders through change in a thoughtful and pragmatic way, and helping ensure initiatives are implemented effectively and embedded for long term impact.
Mōu | About You
You bring a practical and structured approach to delivering change, applying change management frameworks in a way that supports adoption and delivers real outcomes. You build trust and credibility with leaders, teams, and stakeholders, and are comfortable influencing others to support behavioural and ways of working change.
You’re well organised and confident managing multiple concurrent change initiatives in fast moving and ambiguous environments. You work effectively within delivery teams, understanding when to lead, when to support, and how to contribute to both team success and the wider Change Management CoE.
You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, tailoring your approach to different audiences, and you’re committed to continuously improving your practice by seeking feedback and applying what you learn, while supporting others to do the same.
Ngā Aura | Our Values At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz
Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth support
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers
Ngā Mahi | A Career of OpportunitiesAt Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.
Tātou Tātou | Join UsDoes this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 
You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.
He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 
We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 
If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 
Applications close at midnight on Monday 27th April.