Programme Delivery Practice Lead

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Department Of Conservation (Doc) Full time

About the Role

Are you an experienced leader in programme management, passionate about developing high-performing teams and driving excellence in programme delivery? We are seeking a Programme Delivery Practice Manager to lead, manage, develop and maintain a strong and effective team of professional programme management specialists.

In this pivotal role, you will shape and enhance the organisation's programme management capabilities, ensuring best practices, methodologies and frameworks are embedded across all initiatives. Your leadership will empower teams to deliver complex, high-impact programmes efficiently and effectively.

The Position

  • Lead, manage and develop a team of programme management professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure high standards in programme delivery by implementing and maintaining best practices, tools and methodologies.
  • Drive capability development, coaching and professional growth within the team.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to align programme management practices with organisational goals and strategic priorities.
  • Monitor performance, provide insights and drive improvement in programme execution and outcomes.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing innovation and new approaches to programme management.

Key Skills and Qualifications

You will be a strategic leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams and driving excellence in programme delivery. To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Extensive experience in successfully managing large-scale projects and programmes within complex environments with proficiency in applying various project and programme management methodologies.
  • Professional project and/or programme management certificate (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, Agile certificate).
  • Proven experience in leading and developing programme management teams.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Proficient in building strong relationships, effectively communicating and collaborating with senior managers, partners and both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Comfortable engaging and working in partnership with iwi and Tangata whenua.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • A collaborative, proactive and results-driven mindset.
  • Understanding of the Māori Crown relationship and the obligations of the Crown under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


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