Transformational Project Lead

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry Of Justice - New Zealand Full time

About Us

We're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Our team welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

The Role

We're seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team on a full-time fixed term basis until August 2025. In this role, you'll manage the initial stage of a large software replacement project, including implementation planning, stakeholder management, and change management.

You'll be able to hit the ground running, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones. Reporting to the Programme Manager Digital Justice Services, you'll:

  • Develop and manage business cases for large transformational projects;
  • Lead and motivate professional teams to achieve project goals;
  • Manage project risks, issues, and budgets, escalating when necessary;
  • Represent the project in governance and steering committee activities;
  • Provide timely and accurate project reports to stakeholders;
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships to become a trusted leader.

Skills And Experience

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

  • A tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience;
  • Proven project management experience in large and complex organisations;
  • Experience leading project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, particularly in an Agile context;
  • Collaborative experience working with Service Team Managers to drive business and digital change, improving business outcomes;
  • Experience leading suppliers to deliver effective, efficient, and high-quality solutions;
  • A strong ability to build and maintain effective business relationships, internally and externally.


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