Principal Advisor Programme and Project Management

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Principal Advisor Programme and Project Management, Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)
- 12 months Secondment or Fixed Term role.
- This is an exciting time to join us and be involved in the continued establishment and build of our EPMO.
- We are looking for passionate Programme and Project Management focussed Principal Advisor, who has recent Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) Framework development experience.

Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

**So that we**:

- Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Give priority to regional and local voice.
- Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
- Improve feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
The Principal Advisor Programme and Project Management contributes thought leadership and expertise to frameworks, strategies, work programmes and complex system issues to support the achievement of outcomes aligned to the Ministry's purpose and agreed strategies.
As a P3M Specialist within Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | the Ministry of Education you will:

- Share specialist knowledge across the organisation and with stakeholders, working with others to inform operational level decision making.
- Assist the Practice Lead Project and Programme Management (PPM) to re-develop the Ministry Delivery Framework for P3M using past framework experience to help guide and steer the development work.
- Contribute to an effective team with a positive approach to the work environment that encourages and supports high performance, collaboration and problem solving.
- Lead the resolution of issues, identifying risks and solutions to protect and enhance the integrity and reputation of the Ministry.
- Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of innovative and fit-for purpose solutions and frameworks for current and future challenges.
- Build capability in others through coaching, quality assurance, and proactively sharing knowledge and expertise.

You will make decisions in accordance with the Ministry's policies and delegations framework.

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

**We also offer**:

- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
- The ability to purchase extra days leave.
- A range of employee network groups.
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Mōhou ake | About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:

- Senior-level experience with P3M frameworks and processes, and investment management good practices.
- Experience in developing and implementing P3M frameworks and, delivering and preparing reports and proposals for a wide range of audiences, is advantageous.
- Experience working in a PMO or EPMO in a complex organisation is advantageous.
- Project or Programme Management knowledge via experience in a like role (eg Project Manager, Programme Manager or Senior Advisor roles).
- Experience developing and maintaining robust relationships across the business including senior managers, PMOs, programme and project teams, to achieve joint outcomes.
- Relevant specialist tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent level of practical experience is required.
- Experience developing and maintaining robust relationships with all parts of the business including senior managers, PMOs, programmes and projects.
- Ability to rise above strategic challenge, overview and scrutiny and ensuring alignment with wider policy and strategic initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will have the following capabilities and competencies:

- PRINCE2 and MSP Practitioner with a working knowledge of Agile methodologies, or equivalent experience.
- Project or Programme Management knowledge via experience in a like role (eg Project Manager, Programme Manager or Senior Advisor roles).
- A track record of bringing peopl

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