Project Manager at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team on a full-time fixed term basis until August 2025.

In this role, you will be managing the initial stage of a large software replacement project which includes implementation planning, stakeholder management and the initial stages of change management.

You will be able to the hit the ground running and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and within budget.  

Reporting to the Programme Manager Digital Justice Services, in this role, you will:

• develop and manage the business case for a large, transformational project, that is already in flight
• lead and motivate a team of professionals to achieve project goals
• manage project budgets, risks, and issues, escalating when necessary
• represent the project for all governance and steering committee activities
• provide timely and accurate project reports to stakeholders
• build strong, collaborative relationships to become a trusted leader.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience in crafting detailed business cases, and using tools such as ADO, FMIS, Microsoft Project online and Microsoft Teams.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• proven project management experience in large and complex organisations
• experience leading project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, particularly in an Agile context
• collaborative experience working with Service Team Managers to drive business and digital change, improving business outcomes
• experience leading suppliers to deliver effective, efficient, and high-quality solutions
• a strong ability to build and maintain effective business relationships, internally and externally.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• flexible work hours where possible

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $116,904 and $163,344 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Tuesday 18 March; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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