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Principal Programme Advisor, Te Pae Tawhiti, Wellington Wellington based Fixed term to end of June 2025 Te Pae Tawhiti Transformation Programme is a major undertaking, spanning several years and delivering significant benefits to over a million New Zealanders who access MSD support and services.
This is a once in a generation opportunity to be involved in MSD's multi-year transformation journey.
Te ahua o te turanga / About the role The Principal Programme Advisor, Te Pae Tawhiti is a key advisory role, providing expertise and leadership, building confidence with stakeholders, and creating transparency and insight for decision makers.
This is an opportunity to influence a once in a generation transformation programme in a team that actively grows and develops kaimahi.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako / Skills and experience Experience working in large change programmes Extensive experience within a programme management office identifying, managing and reporting on programme risks and issues Proven ability to work with delivery teams to develop programme standards to improve the effectiveness of cost, time, risk and issue management Ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including senior management, to achieve desired outcomes Expert knowledge of the Planview and Jira systems An understanding of, and ability to work collaboratively and responsively in Public Sector settings Can take complex ideas / concepts and identify / turn these into practical actions, including obtaining engagement, commitment and buy in from relevant stakeholders Experience / willingness to embed Te Ao Maori into BAU Are you a thought leader who gets excited about identifying opportunities, making recommendations, and creating strategies based on continuous improvement?
Do you have strong relationship building and influencing skills?
Are you comfortable dealing with ambiguity as the programme forms?
Salary range $141,109.00 - $175,603.00 How to apply To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online.
If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at Internal MSD Employees please apply through your myHR portal at work.
This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Closing date 27 October 2024.
Apply early, we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
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We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.
We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.
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If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
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