Risk and Change Manager Infrastructure
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Risk and Change Manager - Infrastructure
- Lead and embed effective risk management and change control practices
- Partner coach and mentor
- Permanent Auckland Wellington or Christchurch location
He kōrero mō mātou About us:
At KiwiRail we connect New Zealanders sustainably powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission Stronger Connections Better New Zealand highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace we empower everyone to contribute their best. If youre passionate about innovation and safety wed love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi About therole:
The Risk and Change Manager leads and embeds effective risk management and change control practices across rail infrastructure. The role ensures strategic programme operational and safety risks are identified assessed and managed proactively. It governs all infrastructure-related changes through a transparent structured and value-focused process ensuring alignment with funding safety business and customer requirements and KiwiRails strategic priorities.
This role is required to:
- Serve as the approval gatekeeper for all infrastructure changes including engineering standards material specifications codes and operational processes
- Drive structured change initiatives aligned with the Enterprise Change Management framework
- Assess the impact of changes confirm implementation plans and ensure effective dates are agreed before approval
- Monitor and enhance change adoption and effectiveness across the infrastructure portfolio
- Integrate risk and change considerations into project planning execution and close-out
- Manage the central change register and provide monthly change insights and trends to senior leadership and funding stakeholders
- Partner with programme engineering and commercial teams to assess changes and facilitate informed decisions
- Facilitate workshops and forums to build awareness and capability in risk and change practices
- Lead the implementation of risk management practices across all rail infrastructure projects and programs aligned to SHE and enterprise frameworks
- Provide actionable risk insights to support leadership decision-making
- Develop and maintain the asset and programme-level risk management framework for Infrastructure
- Lead risk identification and assessment workshops and ensure risks are escalated reported and tracked through governance forums
- Provide assurance and expert advice to delivery teams to ensure projects operate within risk appetite and deliver on time scope and budget
- Develop and implement tools templates and processes to standardize risk and change across projects
- Coach and mentor teams in risk and change management best practices
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou What (skills) you will bring:
Knowledge and experience
- You have deep knowledge of risk management and change management frameworks
- You have experience in infrastructure risk and change management governance
- You understand Safety in Design principles and SHE change protocols
- You have strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- You are proficient in Risk and change management tools
Ways of working / Work-related qualities
- You lead your team to identify and address safety hazards
- You seek out diverse perspectives and incorporate them into decisions
- You communicate with enthusiasm and tailor your messages to different audiences
- You guide your team through challenges ensuring they remain positive and productive
- You take ownership of team goals and foster a results-driven environment
- You encourage continuous learning and improvement across your team
Other Requirements
- You can pass regular drug and alcohol screening
- You hold a current and valid NZ drivers licence
- You can travel domestically as required
Qualifications
You need either:
- A relevant tertiary degree in risk business engineering or project management or
- Equivalent experience in infrastructure Change Management and risk management.
Nōu te rourou Whats in it for you:
- Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- 25 annual leave days
- Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits including holiday homes medical support and discounted travel
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation sustainability and community impact
Kua rite kia rite Ready to Make a Difference
Rā aukati Applications close:20 October 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Arm
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- Cybersecurity
- COSO
- PCI
- Root cause Analysis
- COBIT
- NIST Standards
- SOX
- Information Security
- RMF
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