Project Manager at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support the delivery of a nationally significant housing programme within a corrections environment
• Join a collaborative and supportive team delivering critical initiatives
• 12 month fixed-term opportunity based at national office in Wellington

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This 12-month fixed term opportunity is focused on delivering project management outcomes for the Housing on Corrections Land (HOCL) Additional Capacity programme, a defined national programme delivering purpose built housing on Corrections sites to support safe reintegration outcomes.

As Project Manager, you will lead delivery across the programme, providing guidance and mentorship to the Senior Project Coordinator. You will work closely with the Operational Lead and Programme Manager to ensure projects are well planned, coordinated, and progressed, with a clear focus on outcomes and milestones.

You will support programme planning, coordination, and sequencing, ensuring activities are organised, actively managed, and aligned with governance and delivery requirements.

You will be responsible for delivering complex, high-profile projects end to end, from initial scoping and feasibility through to implementation and completion, ensuring outcomes are achieved.

Some of the things you will be accountable for include:

• Contributing to a customer-focused, professional and high-performing project team
• Building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders, and reaching consensus
• Communicating clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this position you will have extensive experience as a Project Manager, ideally within assets, property or construction disciplines.

• Managed large scale, high risk and complex projects, ensuring you are maintaining best practice project management processes, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to build and lead bespoke project teams and proactively manage key project stakeholder relationships, negotiating and influencing as needed
• Proven experience in writing Business Cases
• Enjoy working within a collaborative environment and lead/mentor others when possible, enabling us to support and drive forward our organisation's strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
• A tertiary qualification in property, engineering or a relevant discipline is beneficial
• Project Management Accreditation is highly advantageous.
• Possible national travel required.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $131,914 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $112,127 - $158,297 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Sunday 28th June

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.