Senior Project Manager

About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Senior Project Manager

• Join a friendly and collaborative environment
• Wellington based
• Fixed term / Secondment opportunity until June 2025

Great opportunity to make significant contributions and improvements to our community!

Mō te tīma / About our team

The Māori, Communities and Partnerships Group (MCP) is responsible for building capability across MSD to support the aspirations of Māori and connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better outcomes for those who most need our support. The Service and Contracts Management team is responsible for managing a range of contracts with service providers and partners and supporting our industry partnerships with employers.

Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role

The Senior Project Manager ensures the successful delivery of key projects within the Māori, Communities, Partnerships, and Programmes (MCP) group. Collaborating with the Manager Disability and OSCAR, this role leads projects by applying expert knowledge and skills to meet stakeholder needs, while managing timelines, budgets, and quality outcomes. In addition to driving strategic alignment with stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager will mentor junior staff, enhancing the team's capability to deliver successful projects.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience

• Extensive experience in project/change management, ideally within the public service sector, with a strong understanding of the associated challenges and dynamics.
• Proven track record in managing a variety of projects, including those with an Information Technology focus, utilizing multiple Project Management methodologies.
• Demonstrated use of PMI methodology, with practical experience in applying Project Management methodologies and Better Business Case principles.
• Ability to see the 'big picture' and grasp the strategic context of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Proven leadership in coordinating and integrating projects, with strong decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) effectively.
• Competence in using office software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, and project planning tools.
• A solid understanding of Service Delivery business processes and strategy, including knowledge of computer systems used in government payment delivery.
• Experience in government processes, including Better Business Case development, is desirable.
• Ability to understand financial data, cost out options, and support recommendations with quantitative analysis.
• Strong ability to work with numbers, produce, and interpret relevant statistics.

Bring your valuable expertise to our dedicated team.

Salary range

$116,827.00 - $141,873.00

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz. Internal MSD Employees please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.

Closing date

Friday 30th August, 2024

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr