ABOUT US 
SPCA is a respected New Zealand charity that has supported animal welfare since 1872. Each year, it protects over 30,000 animals through rescue, rehabilitation, shelter, and advocacy. Our National Office supports all our services, people and animals across our organisation. 

ABOUT THE TEAM
We are a passionate and diverse team committed to advancing animal welfare and driving meaningful change. Our group includes improvement leads, analysts, project managers, and change and learning specialists. We foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture, focused on delivering impactful solutions that support SPCA’s long-term success.  

ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Change & Learning Specialist to join our team in Hobsonville, Auckland.

The Change & Learning Specialist is responsible for designing and delivering effective change management and learning to enable successful delivery of the organisation’s transformation roadmap. As a member of the transformation team, this role plays a critical part in building organisational capability by embedding structured change methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Prosci), developing role-specific competencies, and delivering targeted learning and development programs.

This role ensures that individuals and teams are equipped to adopt new ways of working, enabling sustainable change and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Change Management: Lead change, conduct impact assessments, and develop stakeholder engagement plans to support transformation initiatives.
• Learning & Development: Apply needs analysis, to understand, design and deliver scalable learning solutions aligned with transformation priorities.
• Engagement & Collaboration: Build strong relationships across the organisation, coach stakeholders, and collaborate with HR, Communications, and Digital teams.

Want more details? Just click Apply now, and you’ll be taken to our SPCA careers portal where you can open the Position Description link to view the full PD.

ABOUT YOU
You are a strategic thinker and experienced change & learning practitioner who thrives in dynamic environments. You’re passionate about enabling people through learning and driving sustainable transformation. 

You will bring: 

• 5+ years’ experience in change management and/ or learning & development.
• 2+ years’ experience in leadership, coaching, or mentoring roles.
• Proven success in technical implementation and project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide change and capability-building initiatives.
• Familiarity with ADKAR, ADDIE, Bloom’s, and other relevant frameworks.
• Project management certification (e.g. AGILE, PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for people development and continuous improvement.

OUR PURRKS
If you're looking for a role where your values, wellbeing, and contributions truly matter, here’s what we offer:

• The privilege of knowing your work directly improves the lives of animals in need
• Hybrid working arrangements - WFH 2 days per week
• Free onsite parking available (first in first served)
• A workplace culture where collaboration, kindness, and development are key
• Enjoy a paid day off for your Birthday
• Exclusive discounts and benefits, including pet insurance and retail offers
• Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support

HOW TO APPLY
Ready to lead meaningful change and build capability in a purpose-driven organisation? Apply now and help shape the future of SPCA! Early applications are encouraged, as we may begin shortlisting before the closing date.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered.