Programme Director

• Driving the execution of strategic projects.
• A strategic leader.

For over 150 years MetService has kept New Zealanders informed, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. With a global reputation for using science and technology to creatively solve weather challenges and deliver scientific meteorological services and products, MetService has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s most trusted public-sector organisations. This is a new role specifically focused on our Flagship Projects where we need a portfolio approach in how they are governed and executed. The projects are varied and are key to ensuring the success of our Strategy 2026. The role will be instrumental in ensuring strong portfolio management disciplines so we deliver to the objectives of these projects. The role will sit reporting to a member of the Executive Leadership Team and will interface with our PMO and other teams across MetService. Aligning with our strategy this is a fixed term position for 24 months. You will have:

• demonstrated leadership success working closely with organisational leaders in a complex and dynamic environment.
• proven ability to lead complex portfolio management from conception through to completion and transition to business-as-usual.
• a formal programme or project management qualification – or a wealth of on-the-job experience.

As an experienced leader you will also be able to:

• navigate for the future through leading strategically, with influence and engaging others
• make ‘it’ happen through managing work priorities and achieving outcomes through others.

As an individual you will be:

• curious
• honest and courageous
• self-aware and agile.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina I a koe - Why you should join our team We enjoy achieving, we appreciate creativity, and we recognise everyone’s unique skills and qualities. This allows us to be passionate about what we do; and to deliver products and services that have positive outcomes for our commercial customers and the people of New Zealand. Please click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for the role. Applicants for the role should have New Zealand citizenship/residency or hold a valid New Zealand work visa. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at recruitment@metservice.com MetService is a member of Diversity Works NZ. #J-18808-Ljbffr