Digital Portfolio Planner

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

The Council's Digital function plays a pivotal role in our organisation through its range of technology and services, supporting the delivery of the Council's services to the community. There is virtually nothing that happens in our organisation without some digital touch.

The role of Digital Portfolio Planner covers a diverse portfolio of work, and the key areas of accountability will include:

- Partnering with the wider organisation and internal Digital staff to provide high-quality programme scheduling and analysis
- Reviewing critical paths and constraints and work with the wider Digital teams to mitigate project slippage or conflicts between project delivery and business as usual commitments
- Providing guidance and advice on resource planning across projects, developing frameworks for capturing, reporting and improving the data
- Maintaining a high-level overview of programmes of work, understanding the projects that are critical to the organisation
- Working alongside other key roles to understand risks and issues and re-schedule work in order to ensure efficient and productive outcomes

This role works within our large and diverse Digital unit and our ideal applicant will:

- Have previous scheduling, programming or portfolio management skills and experience, ideally within a digital space
- Experience in analytical, planning and modelling software such as advanced Excel, MS Project Online, or other portfolio management tools
- Bring the wow factor - through their awesome personality and aspirations for a bit of leadership and future development down the track
- Be happy to live in a somewhat fluid environment with the odd bit of chaos and who likes to get on top of problems and figure out solutions

Whether it be the opportunity to step up and develop your knowledge in portfolio management or to progress across different areas in the Council, you will have access to excellent internal and externally run training sessions - this role can offer it all

Our Digital department puts digital at the forefront of everything we do. Want to be part of it?
- To view the position description please click on the link at the foot of the page_

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**_ Additional Recruitment Information:_**

**_ Hours of work: Full-time, permanent position_**
**_Location: _**_This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street_**
**_Salary: To be discussed with the successful applicant_**

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._



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