Yes, I believe Oz did change. This is most evident through the final scene in which he begins the tradition of presenting gifts to others.
To Finley (the monkey), Oz says:
You stood by me when other monkeys would have flown away.
He then declares him a friend of Oz. To me, this is a sincere appreciation of Finley's companionship and a positive personality shift.
Furthermore, using his deceitfulness and sleight of hand techniques to thwart the witches provides a realization for Oz that his talents can be used for the good of others, an endeavor that it is implied he intends to pursue.
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