Transition Manager - 12 month Fixed Term | Wellington

• Lead the transformation of NZ Post's facilities management operating model
• Establish a high-performing in-house capability
• 12 month fixed term contract | Wellington CBD based

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We're looking for a Transition Manager - Facilities & Asset Management to lead a significant transformation programme within NZ Post. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of facilities management across one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse property portfolios.

Reporting to the National Facilities & Asset Manager, you'll play a critical role in transitioning from a fully outsourced facilities management model to a hybrid approach that combines an in-house facilities management team with outsourced specialist trade services. As the Transition Manager, you'll lead the end-to-end transition programme, ensuring continuity of service while delivering meaningful organisational change.

You'll be involved in:

• Developing and delivering the transition strategy, roadmap and governance framework 
• Managing supplier transition, exit activities and knowledge transfer 
• Leading stakeholder engagement, communications and change management initiatives 
• Designing and implementing the future operating model 
• Supporting recruitment and establishment of internal facilities management capability 
• Onboarding new service providers and trade partners 
• Ensuring operational readiness across systems, processes, reporting and KPIs 
• Managing programme risks, budgets, timelines and performance outcomes 
• Driving supplier performance, compliance and continuous improvement 
• Championing health, safety and a high-performance culture 

Mōu - About you

You'll be a seasoned transformation leader who thrives in complex environments and knows how to bring people on the journey. Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, you'll be equally confident developing a transition roadmap, managing supplier relationships, influencing senior stakeholders, and rolling up your sleeves to solve challenges as they arise. You'll have a strong track record delivering large-scale change programmes, ideally within facilities, property, asset management, infrastructure, or other operationally complex environments. You'll bring a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to achieve successful outcomes.

You'll bring:

• 5+ years' leadership experience in facilities management, property management, asset management or a related field 
• Proven experience leading business transformation, operating model change or service transition programmes 
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of an organisation
• Strong change management capability, including stakeholder engagement, communications planning, organisational readiness and adoption strategies 
• Demonstrated success leading teams and stakeholders through periods of change and uncertainty 
• Experience managing contracts, suppliers and outsourced service arrangements 
• Strong project and programme management expertise 
• Knowledge of asset management principles and facilities management systems 
• Understanding of New Zealand building, health and safety and regulatory requirements 

Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand.

Ready to be a part of that story?

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

Apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  For a confidential kōrero or more information, contact Harriet McKenzie, Talent Partner, at +64 4 281 1239

Applications for this position close on Sunday 2^nd August, 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.  

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