Senior Portfolio Management Advisor

1 day ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Archway Recruitment Full time

Make a meaningful impact where it matters most.

We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Management Advisor to fill a key role for approximately 6 months on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced portfolio or programme advisor to step into a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, supporting the successful delivery of  strategic projects and programmes.

About the Role Reporting to the National Enterprise Portfolio Manager, you'll be responsible for providing assurance and enablement across the organisations enterprise project portfolio. You'll play a critical role in:

  • Conducting quality assurance across the project and programme lifecycle
  • Supporting and advising delivery teams across the organisation
  • Preparing governance reporting and papers
  • Ensuring strategic alignment and prioritisation of the portfolio
  • Championing benefits realisation, lessons learnt, and continuous improvement
  • Coaching, mentoring and uplifting capability across programme and project teams

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work independently and collaboratively, with a customer-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

About You You'll bring a strong background in portfolio, programme, or project management, with a depth of experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You're comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

You'll ideally have:

10+ years' experience in programme/project delivery or portfolio assurance

Expertise in portfolio governance, quality assurance, and benefits management

Proven capability mentoring and guiding delivery teams

Experience with Better Business Cases, Investment Confidence Ratings, and P3M3

 Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A strong understanding of te ao Māori and Treaty obligations (or a commitment to developing this)

Qualifications in PRINCE2, MSP or other recognised methodologies are desirable.

Working with this organisation means being part of a team that upholds the principles of public service, the Treaty of Waitangi, and a shared responsibility to care for Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please get in touch - or

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