Head of Change
We’re looking for an experienced Head of Change to play a key role in how FMG delivers change — supporting our leaders, strengthening capability, and ensuring change is well‑paced, well‑governed and sticks.
The role
Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Enablement Officer, this senior role provides enterprise‑wide leadership of change across FMG. You’ll set the strategic direction for change management, embed consistent frameworks and lift change capability across leaders and teams.
You’ll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders to provide a whole‑of‑organisation view of change impacts, helping FMG make informed decisions about timing, capacity and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading FMG’s enterprise change strategy and frameworks
- Supporting governance, reporting and decision‑making for major initiatives
- Building leader and employee change capability across the organisation
- Leading a federated change model and Change Community of Practice
- Providing oversight of change impacts, risk and change collision
About you
You’re a confident, credible change leader who brings clarity to complexity. You’re comfortable working at an enterprise level, influencing senior leaders and balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience leading change in complex organisations
- Strong knowledge of change management methodologies (Prosci certification essential)
- Experience working with governance, portfolios and senior stakeholders
- A collaborative style and the confidence to challenge constructively
- A passion for building sustainable change capability
Since 1905, FMG has been protecting the interests of rural New Zealand. More than a century later, we’re still 100% New Zealand owned and the country’s leading rural insurer. As a mutual, our profits stay in New Zealand and are reinvested back into the business and our communities.
At FMG, we know our success is because of our people. That’s why we offer flexible working practices, development opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can grow your career while being part of a values led organisation.
Keen to make an impact?
Apply now — we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in. Applications close - 5pm, Sunday 15th March 2026.
Please note – no Agency candidates will be accepted at this time.
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