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Lead - Organisational Project Management

Full time at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in New Zealand
Posted on May 8, 2024

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Lead – Organisational Project Management

  • Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
  • Free health and life insurance, generous leaveprovisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free carparking.
  • A whanau-friendly workplace with potential of flexible work options
About us Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’ssecond largest tertiary institution, and we’ve been providing transformationaleducation opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years. Our visionof ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives ourcommitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māoriculture and values. Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout theactions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi(employees):
  • Te Aroha: Having regard for oneanother and those for whom we are responsible and to whom we areaccountable.
  • Te Whakapono: Thebasis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.
  • Ngā Ture: The knowledge that ouractions are morally and ethically right and that we are acting in anhonourable manner.
  • Kotahitanga: Unityamongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.
About this role The role is responsible to lead a team of projectmanagement specialists to deliver on projects to meet the organisationsstrategic goals and initiatives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead the management and reporting ofTWoA Key Kaupapa (Organisational Priorities) Pou activity.
  • Ensure all projects are collectivelycontributing to the achievement of the strategic objectives.
  • Continuous review of the organisationalproject management methodology and investigate innovations in the field forcontinuous improvement.
  • Supportrisk and issue mitigation strategies in alignment with the organisation riskapproach.
  • Ensureall projects follow best practice and consistent project management methodology(scope, schedules, budgets, communications, risks and issues) throughout thelife cycle of the project.
  • Ensurechange management process and tools are created that support the adoption ofchange required by projects.
  • Leadthe design, development, delivery and management of change communications andTWoA programme readiness activity.
Qualifications and Experience Qualifications
  • Full NZ drivers' licence (Clean – Class 1)
  • Professional qualification that is currentsuch as PMP, Prince2 or Agile
Experience
  • Extensive experience in Project PortfolioManagement and Enterprise Project Management Office experience.
  • Experience and knowledge of change managementprinciples, methodologies, and tools.
  • Previous experience leading a high performingteam of specialists.
  • Willing to participate in cultural activitiesand motivated to develop an understanding of āhuatanga Māori (values, cultureand tikanga)
  • Engages in cultural activities and has a soundunderstanding of āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga)
  • Understands and uses basic te reo Māori phrases,mihi and greetings (TARM level 2 or equivalent qualification)
  • Embraces a Māori world view underpinned by thevalues of Te Aroha, Te Whakapono, Ngā Ture and Kotahitanga
As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingnessto participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of ĀhuatangaMāori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable. If this sounds like an opportunity you’d beinterested in, and you have the experience we need - we'd love to hear fromyou. Click “APPLY NOW” to submit your applicationonline. For additional enquiries, please emailjobs@twoa.ac.nz Aposition description can be downloaded below.For more information, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr

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