Senior Project Manager

About this role

• Opportunity to deliver fast-paced infrastructure projects
• Work in a high-performing team to deliver a programme of work
• Utilise your infrastructure knowledge and delivery expertise
• 18-month fixed-term role based in National Office, Wellington

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the strategic asset management elements of the Programme are delivered efficiently. This role involves proactively driving the delivery of multiple, complex projects by organising people and resources, setting deadlines and creating good quality project documentation.  

You will need to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, manage consultancy contracts, and handle project finances. Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate effective management of project governance, identify and manage project risks, ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, and maintain a focus on health, safety and wellbeing.

You will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding project managers and coordinators by providing leadership and support to ensure project success, while supporting the Asset Management team in embedding inclusion, diversity, and professional development.

Project focus for this role will be:

• Delivery of Vertical infrastructure projects – There is a requirement to consistently deliver projects to a high standard within live custodial environments. These projects require a high degree of pre-planning, consistent delivery, risk identification and management, a focus on health and safety and excellent stakeholder communication skills. These projects are required to be delivered quickly and effectively.
• Prison Capacity - In response to this capacity challenge, Asset Management is delivering infrastructure solutions to expand prison capacity. The strategy involves the urgent implementation of smaller-scale capacity enhancements.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

 To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Extensive project management experience in assets, property, or construction disciplines, with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects
• Skilled in identifying risks and issues, implementing solutions, and ensuring successful delivery
• Proficiency in compliance and reporting, including project monitoring, reporting, and experience working within frameworks such as P3M3, change management, and investment case drafting
• Excellent verbal and written skills to prepare reports, business cases, and effectively communicate technical information to diverse stakeholders
• Organisational and leadership abilities proven capability to manage projects, drive outcomes, and ensure delivery within budget and timeframe
• Stakeholder engagement ability to build strong relationships with internal and external teams, including technical experts and suppliers
• Flexibility to travel as required

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $147,765 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $125,601 - $177,318 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.  We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact: Tom.Nicholas@Corrections.govt.nz

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.  Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on: Sunday 15^th June

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.  Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz