Change Manager - ERP

Introduction

Who we are

We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 34,000 customers throughout the region.

At Alpine Energy, our people sit at the centre of everything we do. Our Culture Commitment guides how we work together so every person feels safe, optimistic, energised, involved, and appreciated. We empower each other with trust and respect, take ownership of our words and actions, and act with integrity. By living these behaviours every day, we stay connected as one team and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.

Description

The role

In this fixed term contract role as our Change Manager, you will lead and support the people side of the ERP Project by assessing change impacts, building business readiness, and coordinating initiatives that drive successful implementation and user adoption. You will partner with leaders, subject matter experts, and project stakeholders to embed sustainable change, integrating change management activities with project delivery plans and Alpine's established frameworks, methodologies, and standards.

Please note that this role is fixed term until the end of 2027 to align with the ERP rollout and subsequent hypercare period.

As the Change Manager for our ERP Project, you will be responsible for:

• Working alongside project teams and key leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive change plan for ERP aligned with our vision, goals, and established change methodologies
• Developing and delivering project-specific communication, engagement, and change activities. While ensuring clear communication within the business as part of change plans
• Assessing business readiness, monitoring adoption, and tracking change activities, risks, issues, and progress against agreed milestones throughout the ERP Project lifecycle.

What you’ll need

• Prior experience as a Change Manager delivering an ERP implementation project
• A qualification in Change Management (Prosci, APMG, ACMP, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Change Management frameworks, methodologies and tools

Nice to have

• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or asset-intensive environments
• Experience supporting a Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation

What we offer

At Alpine, we are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and offering a comprehensive employee value proposition that empowers you to bring your best self to work. We strive to keep you motivated, offer competitive rewards, and encourage you to share your ideas and innovations.

Our dedication to our people, culture, and community is genuine, and we believe in having fun along the way. We actively engage in sponsorship aimed at positively impacting the region, and as a member of the Alpine family, you'll have the chance to participate in these meaningful events and make a lasting difference.

Our state-of-the-art offices in Timaru are designed to enhance collaboration and productivity, featuring stunning panoramic views. Enjoy our well-stocked café with top-notch coffee, fruit bowls, interactive games, and an outdoor space for those well-deserved breaks.

We prioritise health and safety, maintaining Alpine’s strong record of ensuring our team goes home safely each day. Alongside a substantial welfare package and competitive salary (with various allowances), we offer opportunities for upskilling and career advancement. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Next steps

If this role resonates with you and your excited about contributing to South Canterbury’s energy future, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your cover letter and CV, detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this position.

Rest assured; all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. We encourage you to apply early, as we will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the application process before the advertised deadline.

No Agencies or Floating CV's please