Project Manager, Financial Sustainability Implementation (Fixed Term)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Manage the financial sustainability implementation project.
• Salary range between $92,450 - 116,985 depending on skills and experience.
• Fixed term opportunity for 12 months; Wellington location.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.

Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.

Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.

Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.

He angitūtanga | About the role

The Better for Nature programme underpins the key deliverables of improving our systems and processes, creating efficiencies, as well as building change capability to support our organisation into the future. The programme is all about making our work easier and ensuring we are set up more sustainably for the future, removing unnecessary barriers to conservation delivery and instilling a culture of collaborative, continuous improvement, so that we can continue to protect and restore nature.

The programme is now looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead one of the organisation's key projects. Reporting to the Director, Transformation Programme, this newly created Project Manager role will be crucial in leading the implementation of the financial sustainability initiatives.

The position will be focussed on: 

• developing and managing project management plans and processes to implement the work
• developing and delivering an approved project brief/plan
• managing the communication and reporting of the project progress to key stakeholders and governance forums
• managing project risks and issues, tracking milestones and implementing appropriate mitigation plans
• managing key dependencies – internal and external
• ensuring change management, stakeholder engagement and communications are built into the delivery, with supporting plans and activities
• collaborating with internal stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are after a credible project manager skilled in navigating a fast-paced and complex environment, with a proven track record of leading projects that promote financial sustainability. You will have a solid grasp of financial metrics and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve cost-saving results for DOC. Your high energy, strong relationship-building, and leadership abilities will be vital in delivering high-quality conservation goals that align with our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you have the following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Certified in Prince2 or Agile (or similar) and adept with a range of project management practices and methodologies.
• Experienced in running complex projects within a large organisation - experience in establishing similar programmes of work is highly desirable.
• Strong collaborator and influencer with cross functional stakeholders at all levels 
• Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity and bring a feasible plan together in order to prioritise, delegate and monitor resources 
• Strong financial and commercial acumen – able to make pragmatic decisions to achieve business outcomes 
• Experience working with change management to ensure benefits are realised.

Desirable:

• Experience using a project management tool, ideally MS Project.
• Excellent skills in the MS Office suite.

You will have the maturity and confidence to interact with people from all walks of life and the ability to switch between tasks effortlessly. There will be times when the workload will be high so you will need to be resilient, remain calm and focused and work well under pressure.  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is $92,450 - $116,985 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at aantony@doc.govt.nz.

Taupānga | Job reference: DOC/1822854F