Project Manager at New Zealand Transport Agency, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Opportunity to deliver significant benefits in an exciting, iterative environment
• Actively manage technology projects to ensure quality results
• Wellington/Auckland/Palmerston North/ Waka Kotahi locations

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Project Manager will be responsible for the effective and sustainable delivery of technology projects to meet the required Waka Kotahi outcomes.

You will actively manage technology projects to ensure that agreed scope is delivered on schedule, to budget and to the required quality. You will have experience in ensuring quality and governance standards are being adhered to throughout the project life-cycle and leading teams through change.

We are looking for a champion with an IT background, excellent project management skills and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven track record/experience delivering successful projects
• Strong Project Management reporting and communications
• Stakeholder & relationship experience in a complex business and technology environment
• Proven experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience in the use of multiple modern project delivery methodologies & frameworks

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Others include

• 5 weeks annual leave, 15 days sick leave after 3 years' service
• Annual flu vaccinations, health checks and eye tests
• A wellbeing initiative supporting activities that make a difference to both physical and mental wellbeing
• Service recognition programme.

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For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At the Agency we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.