Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Director, ISSP Implementation – two years fixed term
Are you an experienced leader with a proven track record in delivering complex ICT programmes? Do you have demonstrated experience in ICT transitions to the cloud and engaging with governance committees? We are looking for a Senior Programme leader to join our team and drive our ICT investment programme to new heights.
The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake(the Office) is focused on significantly enhancing its influence and impact on the public sector to deliver better results for Aotearoa New Zealand. The Office is dedicated to making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, and we want our work to have greater impact in the future.
We have a new two-year fixed term role for a Director, ISSP Implementation. The Director, ISSP Implementation will be responsible for planning and executing the work programme of the Digital Strategy, and Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP). The Programme is a mix of must-do migration to the cloud to manage ICT environment resilience, as well as delivering on business transformation outcomes.
While building on existing success and guiding the programme through a process of re-costing and re-setting to set it up well for completion, the Director, ISSP Implementation will work closely with the CIO and is also responsible for leading the ISSP Team, ensuring the Office has appropriate programme and project methods and standards.
You'll need to have:
- proven track record in managing large-scale ICT and business transformation programmes;
- extensive experience in ICT programme development and management, andproject management
- Proven experience in people-centric change managment
- experience managing and leading a programme management function;
- relevant training/experience in Agile methodology and practice; and
- a tertiary qualification is advantageous.
Our benefits
Our benefits include:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Health and well-being benefits
- A unique operating environment with Parliament
What we stand for
People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference
We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
You must be able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, be a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in NZ, UK, USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to check your eligibility (please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process): www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The expected salary is between $190,000 and $210,000 per annum.
For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.
To find out more about us, see our website: www.oag.parliament.nz
You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).
Applications close Wednesday 16 April, 2025.