Kaihautū Kaupapa Hinonga Matua

2 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Te Tumu Paeroa Full time

Kaihautū Kaupapa Hinonga Matua | Senior Project Manager

Fixed Term full time

Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven ability to deliver complex business improvement and technology projects?

Te Tumu Paeroa

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead business change initiatives that are enabled by both on-prem environments and modern cloud platforms. This is a particularly exciting time for Te Tumu Paeroa as we are delivering our Cloud Programme which is designed to enable even better development and outcomes for Whenua Māori and owners.

At the heart of this role is shaping clear objectives, managing scope, and delivering real benefits—all underpinned by strong governance. You'll champion clarity and collaboration every step of the way, ensuring projects succeed and make a lasting impact.

What you'll do:

  • Drive end-to-end project delivery using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
  • Manage projects within the context of cloud transition, balancing legacy systems with new cloud solutions.
  • Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to different delivery approaches.

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

An experienced project leader who thrives on delivering results. Skilled in managing multiple initiatives, your strong grasp of technology enables you to engage confidently without being a technical expert.

  • Proven successful project management experience across diverse projects.
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Highly adaptable, with the ability to work across varied project types and scopes.
  • Strong experience in project delivery across Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
  • Expertise in project management processes, documentation, and financial tracking.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, time, and budgets effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArcGIS, Dynamics CRM, Business Central, SharePoint, and M365 is advantageous.
  • Experience mentoring or coaching project teams (preferred).
  • Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

  • Pae Rua- Te Whakarongo | An ability to understand Te Reo Māori, a desire and ability to practice correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (desired).

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

  • Pae Rua- Te Noho Marae | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a noho marae level. Knowing and practising things such as basic karakia, waiata and one's own pepehā (desired)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking team driving digital transformation.

  • Work on high-impact projects that shape the future of our technology landscape.

  • Collaborative, supportive working environment

We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land.  The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly, and will be critical in enabling our vision. To learn more about the important work we do please check out our website:

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism

Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity

We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect

We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity

Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values stakeholder engagement, and brings a proactive approach to achieving results, we would love to see your application.

Please click 'Apply For This Job' and provide a covering letter and CV.

We encourage applications and appreciate your interest. Please note that due to the holiday break, we will not be able to review applications until after 5th January 2026.

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