Kaiwhakahere Hōtaka Programme Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Wellington Based

  • Permanent Role / New Position
  • Support Flexible Working
Mō tēnei tūrangi mahi | About this role
The Ministry for the Environment has a Project Management Office which operates a hub and spoke model.

The hub provides project support and independent advice across the business with a strong focus on building project management capability.

The spokes focus on the delivery of projects and programmes of work in the business. As such, reporting lines may be adjusted to reflect where performance and development conversations are most practicable.
Organisational Performance provides the support and corporate services to the wider organisation.

Within the Organisational Performance Business Group, the Programme Manager will play a leading role in identifying, establishing and managing successful programmes of work.

They will lead high priority programmes and will be expected to partner with and mentor project leads to deliver defined outputs and benefits within scope, budget and timeframes, to customer and stakeholder satisfaction, in accordance with best practice programme management frameworks.

The Programme Manager will support the Director in the budget management of the Organisational Performance Business unit.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  • Commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori
  • A minimum of years demonstrable experience managing successful projects, during which time there is experience with managing large programmes
  • Programme/Project Management qualification MSP, PMP or CAPM, PRINCE2 Certified Practitioner or Foundation Accredited preferred.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels across government
  • Highly developed negotiating, influencing, communication skills
  • Ability to cope with pressure and meet deadlines
  • Prepared to put in the time and effort required to achieve final outcomes
  • Confidence and capability in facilitating group sessions
  • Experience in planning, process improvement, measurement and reporting
  • Understanding of the machinery of government, the Crown's obligation to Māori, and the role and work of the Ministry
Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $132,139 to $161,502 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
- a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
- agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as 'One MfE'
- generous leave entitlements
- active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
- opportunities for development and education.


Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Mō mātou | About us
The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.
A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability. This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success.

We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua.

We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views in our work.

We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our Māori capability strategy.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.


Rā Katinga | Applications close:
Tuesday 28th February 2023

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