Senior Project Manager

9 hours ago

Wellington, New Zealand Ministry of Defence Full time

Full time

Salary Kiwisaver, childcare & wellbeing subsidies

Ko wai mātou I Who we are

We are the Government's lead civilian advisor on defence. We also purchase major equipment which becomes a capability when it is used by those in service of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Mō te tūnga I About the role

This role is an opportunity to join a high-profile project for Defence in the Information Domain of our Capability Delivery Division.

The project is undertaking design and delivery work to update classified networks as well as the production of a Project Implementation Business Case (PIBC) for the project's second phase. The project currently runs a hybrid project management methodology with the need to align with waterfall processes as well as integrate and deliver with parts of NZDF that utilise Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of project management across a number of workstreams, including scheduling, project reporting, financial forecasting and reporting, and oversight of project management artefacts. You will support the project through all the elements of the capability life cycle.

The Ministry supports career and skill development and has a number of internal communities of practice operating to support the delivery of large complex capabilities for the Defence Force, allowing you to contribute across the Capability Delivery Division and the wider Ministry.

We want to know about the skills and experience you will bring to this role so we have listed the role requirements below:

  • A proven track record in delivering large, multi-faceted and complex projects
  • Experience in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2) and their application
  • Knowledge of Agile delivery principles and methodologies
  • Experience in project delivery of network and technology infrastructure solutions
  • Experience in interpreting workstream outcomes into project based delivery plans
  • Developed ability to work with senior workstream leads or work package owners to drive task delivery
  • Risk management and project financial management experience
  • Proven ability to deal with complex, conceptual issues and ability to apply problem solving techniques
  • Sound communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple pieces of work
  • Highly motivated, self-driven with a positive attitude
  • Excellent scheduling and Microsoft Project skills
  • Being highly organised and systematic with a high level of attention to detail
  • We ask all our people to undertake a commitment to doing their part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by actively striving to build te ao Māori capability into our day to day work.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage you to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes.

We actively encourage applications from women. If you would like a confidential conversation with a woman working in our project space please email us at

Utu ā-Tau I Salary and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $145,878 - $155,606 plus 3% KiwiSaver. Appointment will be based on skills and experience.

We have a great range of benefits including:

  • Flexible working that supports the individual, the team and the organisation
  • Contributions towards childcare for children up to age 14
  • Eyewear subsidy
  • Kiwisaver contribution on top of remuneration
  • A range of employee led networks you can join

Please note:

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance. For this role it means candidates must have been a New Zealand citizen for at least 10 years.

Alternatively, you must hold a NZ Resident Visa or a NZ Permanent Resident Visa, and have been a citizen of the UK, Canada, USA or Australia, for at least the past 10 years.


Please direct any queries regarding this role to we will however, not consider applications emailed to this address. Our office is closed from 24 December until 5 January 2025. Any emailed queries will be answered after that time.

Applications close: Midnight Sunday 12 January 2024

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