Project Manager

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.  

Project Manager – Organistional Change

• Dynamic, diverse and fast paced role in a complex and global organisation
• Opportunity to help the Ministry transform it’s operations
• 12 month Fixed Term opportunity, based in Wellington

We’re looking for a talented Organisational Change Project Manager to join our team and lead transformative initiatives.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

The Project Manager is responsible for the project management and change leadership in the delivery of organisational change initiatives as part of the Ministry’s Baseline Programme. The Baseline Programme’s objective is to deliver a number of initiatives that enable the Ministry to manage growing cost pressures and realign services with government priorities.  The roles have a responsibility for driving the deliverables, coordination and outcomes of a number of projects within the programme across the project lifecycle.  Accountabilities include:

• Lead and project manage the assigned organisational change projects by managing the scoping of the project, mapping interdependencies, engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations and negotiate resources, mitigating risks, ensuring delivery will always align with the Ministry’s long-term expectations and short-term objectives.
• Manage and monitor project budgets, including the provision of accurate forecasts to the Finance Division.
• Manage the production of all project documentation (including appropriate registers, the acceptance and hand over of project deliverables).
• Develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with project stakeholders, including managing the expectations that the project objectives remain aligned to the strategic framework.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here

The full salary range for this role is $124,674 and $146,675 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced Organisational Change Project Manager with the following skills and experience:

• The role requires a minimum of five years demonstrated successful project delivery of a range of projects and has successfully managed more than one project simultaneously.
• Experience leading multi-functional project teams with multiple work steams and across multiple divisions, both onshore and offshore.
• Experience leading projects in organisational change.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. 

If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.  As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support. 

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Louise James.

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 9pm on Friday 6th December 2024.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.