Agile Project Manager at Land Information New Zealand, Wellington Exciting opportunity for an experienced Agile Project Manager
Help to lead a brand new project
Use your Agile coaching skills to set up squads to deliver project outcomes
3 year fixed term role
We are looking for a motivated Agile Project Manager to join our team, where you will be working within the Location Information business group to support the successful delivery of the 3D Coastal Mapping (3DCM) project over the next three years. This project will see up to 40% of Aotearoa New Zealand's coastline mapped using high-resolution airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) mapping and the installation of 10 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations, co-located at existing tide gauge stations. 3DCM will significantly improve the baseline data upon which resilience to coastal hazards and climate change impacts can be assessed and mitigated. It is a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) initiative, developed in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment.
This role is homed in Delivery Capability and based full-time with Location Information in the Wellington office. You will work with three work squads contributing to 3DCM as well as supporting these squads in their other work.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Clearly defining the purpose, outcomes, scope, expected costs, benefits, risks/opportunities and resource needs for allocated projects and managing these appropriately.
Supporting the Programme Lead to ensure the work is prioritised and ensuring all stakeholders have the level of detail required to make informed decisions.
Coaching and educating the squads and others in the project around Agile ways of working, practices and principles.
Holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work, helping them to identify, mitigate and resolve issues/risks, and ensuring they comply with any reporting requirements.
Resolving impediments for the team by actively addressing and unblocking any issues that are beyond the team's authority, or which may require support from other teams.
Organising and facilitating the Agile ceremonies.
The annual salary range for this position is $102,223 - $138,302.
Toitu Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference.
Tono mai - How to Apply
If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
To apply, please click "Apply Online." You'll be taken through to our Toitu Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close Friday 30 August 2024 , we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.
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