Transformation Delivery Manager

About us:

At MTF, our mission is to help New Zealanders get ahead by making lending about people again. We're New Zealand's money experts; we're locals helping locals, all over the motu, powered by a world-class funding system.

100% New Zealand owned and operated since 1970, MTF provides personal and business loans to Kiwis old and new through our nationwide network of over 200 franchised offices, vehicle dealers and business partners. We've grown to be one of New Zealand's iconic household-name brands, with business assets of more than $1B.

Incredibly high standards drive us to give our customers the best service when they're looking for a loan, so it's no surprise that our NPS scores and review ratings are amongst the best in the industry worldwide.

Motor Trade Finance Limited is listed on the NZDX.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position based in our Dunedin National Office, while we welcome applications from all parts of New Zealand; only exceptional candidates who reside outside of Dunedin would be considered.

As the Transformation Delivery Manager at MTF, you will support project delivery and initiatives across our Transformation Programme. You'll ensure smooth project operations, manage administration and reporting including regular Steering Committee packs and workstream reporting, and monitor all internal scheduling and progress against deadlines.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and project teams to drive progress, manage risks, and ensure resources are effectively utilised. You will act as a central point of coordination, ensuring communication and alignment across all areas of change. This is a fantastic opportunity to work amongst a high performing team as well as further your project management career. This is an opportunity to manage plans and schedules, including the critical path for the overall Programme. We are looking for someone with a rounded approach to project management, ensuring integration between the business and technology.

Just some of the things you're responsible for:

• Manage the Project plan for our Transformation Programme, which includes the project, scope, timelines, reporting, and communication.
• Ensure alignment with MTF strategy and track progress against key milestones, outcomes, and quality standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams and key stakeholders to drive Programme success, including preparing governance packs and steering committee updates to ensure the Programme has visibility.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues across the Programme scope, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Conduct Change Impact Assessments to identify the impact of changes on various groups within MTF and develop tailored strategies to address specific needs.

You'll need:

• To be a seasoned project management professional with experience in driving change within organisations, and that can hit the ground running
• Relevant degree or qualification or has >10 years in Financial Services.
• A comprehensive understanding of transformation delivery methodologies and processes within operations or technology project management.
• Relevant recognised methodology qualification or certification (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PROSCI) and proven success applying methodology throughout a strategic project or initiative.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate, guide, organise and maintain momentum with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong financial acumen with proven success managing budgeting, forecasting and cost communication processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities and a focus on delivering business outcomes.

What you'll receive in return:

• We're a New Zealand business on a mission to be New Zealand's favourite finance company, and we're proudly based in Dunedin.
• We share our success with our team - our incentive schemes are based on both individual and business outcomes.
• A dynamic and collaborative culture with a central and modern office space and a team who enjoy working together and are proud to be MTFers.
• A supportive and vibrant culture where our people work together to deliver on our commitments.
• Plenty of development opportunities, coaching and support.
• Competitive remuneration package which includes fully funded medical insurance, performance incentives, and flexible leave options and benefits.
• The opportunity to progress your career in Dunedin. Enjoy all that the beautiful South has on offer with the benefits of working for a truly iconic nationwide business.
• A broader leadership team who supports each other 100%.

Candidates should apply online via Seek with an updated CV and cover letter.

Did you know?

Studies show women and people from diverse backgrounds may not apply for jobs if they don't tick every box on the job advertisement.

If you're keen on any role at MTF Finance but feel like you're not a 100% match, don't worry We still want to see your unique spark, so go ahead and apply. We appreciate varied perspectives and believe every individual brings something special to our team. In a nutshell - we want you to work here because you're you

Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and just like most things in life, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't fit most. We think that approach is 'meh' anyway. If you need any special arrangements or a little extra support during your journey with us, that's okay – just let us know either in your application or when you're chatting with one of our lovely People and Capability team members.

We can't wait to hear from you

Candidates must possess a New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to full-time work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment is subject to clear reference checks, credit reporting and police record checks. Be advised that only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.