Mahi Tahi Working Together Programme Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Science New Zealand Full time
Fixed Term until December 2023.

Manaaki Whenua is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead our Mahi Tahi | Working Together programme.

Mahi Tahi is a transformation programme exploring the processes, systems and functions associated with supporting the delivery of high impact research at Manaaki Whenua.

The Programme is mid-way through the first phase of work.


Phase 1, the define phase, is tasked with 3 objectives: 1) to scope and develop an investment case to simplify and improve the way we support the delivery of research projects, 2) to explore options to replace our existing FMIS (Financial Management Information System) and PSA (Professional Services Automation) system with a unified ERP solution (including HCM/HRIS capabilities) and if needed deliver a business case for change, and 3) to manage and refine a support model that we have in place for our current FMIS/PSA system (a support team) while we explore options for replacement (objective 2).

A successful applicant will have experience delivering complex programmes, including ERP programmes and process improvement or simplification programmes.

Manaaki Whenua is one of New Zealand's Crown Research Institutes.

We are tasked with undertaking hundreds of research projects for the good of all new Zealanders that develop the knowledge and tools available to New Zealand in support of our land environment and biodiversity goals.

Our research is undertaken in projects which are funded in a variety of ways. These range from large Government research funds to commercially funded projects of various scales for Primary Industry entities.

We have a significant opportunity to transform the way we support the delivery of high impact research by simplifying our processes and practices, and ensuring our systems are working for our people.


Our programme vision is for our research and support staff to work together as one team, supported by the processes and systems they need, to efficiently deliver high impact research for New Zealand.


What we offer


As an employee of Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, you will work with passionate and talented people in a caring and family friendly environment; enjoy good staff benefits and the opportunity for personal growth and career development.

Whilst our main office is based at Lincoln, we do support a flexible working environment, with requests for both informal and formal flexible work arrangements given due consideration.


How to apply

Applications close on Sunday
19 February 2023
at 11:5
5pm NZT
Job Details

  • Crown research institute
Manaaki Whenua- Reference #
Posted on
09 Feb 2023- Closes on

19 Feb :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Business Management & Support, Project Management- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Fixed term- More details (document)
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