Te Puni Kokiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Maori wellbeing and development.
We achieve strategic influence with a focus on providing high quality policy advice and holding other agencies to account for delivering public services to, for and with Maori.
This includes our mandate to promote Maori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles.
Our National Office is on the move and will soon be working in a different way.
We need an experienced Project Manager with expertise in large, complex project delivery and change management processes to oversee this.
This fixed term is expected to finish on Friday 27 June 2025.
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a large, complex, and ongoing building relocation project within a fixed time frame.
This includes: Influencing and updating key stakeholders throughout the project.
Running workshops and facilitating meetings to get stakeholder feedback.
Using Agile and Waterfall methodologies to successfully plan, manage and execute our move.
Maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout the process, including status reports, meeting minutes and lessons learned.
Providing technical and strategic advice to executive leadership through the project.
They will also perform an important Change Management function throughout the process, ensuring that our kaimahi are well supported both throughout and post move.
In doing so, they ensure that our kaimahi will be able to adapt well to our new way of working.
The appointment range for this role is between $133,248 - $183,216 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Ko wai koe | About you This position carries with it the expectation that you have the tools and experience to hit the ground running and can work at the required pace from day one.
We are looking for: 5+ years' experience in project management, including working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Demonstrated experience in large complex project delivery and in using software management tools to manage and monitor projects.
Excellent influencing skills, including at the Executive Level.
Ability to operate with a high degree of self-management and reliance.
Ability to deliver under pressure and handle stress.
Familiarity with building codes, regulations and best practices in relocation projects is desired.
Experienced Change Management practitioner focused on helping teams and individuals adapt to new ways of working during and post project.
Excellent skills at the executive level.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return Te Puni Kokiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focused on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities.
We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.
We invest in our people, and you will be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential.
We believe strongly in work/life balance and understand that your whanau is just as important as you.
We are committed to your wellbeing and learning and development.
Te Puni Kokiri | Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri, the Ministry of Maori Development, supports and works in partnership with the Government to design and deliver policies, as well as innovative targeted investment initiatives that have a significant and positive impact on Maori.
Our commitment to 'Whanau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whanau' enables whanau, hapu and iwi to succeed and underpins everything that we do.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Maori collective success by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapu and whanau Maori and government at both a local and national level.
It is this that enables Maori participation and success as Maori, and it is our people who will create our best future.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength.
Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Maori aspirations and well-being.
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We are actively reviewing talent and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified.
We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
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