Project Manager at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Wellington The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Project Manager – Organisational Change
Dynamic, diverse and fast-paced role in a complex and global organisation
Opportunity to help the Ministry transform its operations
12 month Fixed Term opportunity, based in Wellington
We're looking for a talented Organisational Change Project Manager to join our team and lead transformative initiatives.
The Project Manager is responsible for the project management and change leadership in the delivery of organisational change initiatives as part of the Ministry's Baseline Programme. The Baseline Programme's objective is to deliver a number of initiatives that enable the Ministry to manage growing cost pressures and realign services with government priorities. The roles have a responsibility for driving the deliverables, coordination and outcomes of a number of projects within the programme across the project lifecycle. Accountabilities include:
Lead and project manage the assigned organisational change projects by managing the scoping of the project, mapping interdependencies, engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations and negotiate resources, mitigating risks, ensuring delivery will always align with the Ministry's long-term expectations and short-term objectives.
Manage and monitor project budgets, including the provision of accurate forecasts to the Finance Division.
Manage the production of all project documentation (including appropriate registers, the acceptance and hand over of project deliverables).
Develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with project stakeholders, including managing the expectations that the project objectives remain aligned to the strategic framework.
We'd like to hear from you if you are an experienced Organisational Change Project Manager with the following skills and experience:
The role requires a minimum of five years demonstrated successful project delivery of a range of projects and has successfully managed more than one project simultaneously.
Experience leading multi-functional project teams with multiple work streams and across multiple divisions, both onshore and offshore.
Experience leading projects in organisational change.
Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Maori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Maori (the Maori worldview) into your work.
If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.
To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
Applications close at 9pm on Friday 6th December 2024.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.
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