[ref. u4665424] Senior Project Manager, Social Improvement/Change

July start

• 12m contract
• Community programme

We're looking for a high-calibre contractor for a 12m contract opportunity, to help deliver a significant programme focused on long-term social improvement and social change / impact.

The Opportunity:

The programme is based on the learnings of an earlier pilot and will include significant wide community engagement. This is an opportunity to lead the next phase of a structured, values-based programme designed to support complex needs.

Your work will directly contribute to an important initiative that will create meaningful pathways for people and families. This programme requires a deeply diplomatic, composed and outcomes driven professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust project management plan and implementation roadmap
• Coordinate external funding access and drawdowns
• Lead a collaborative co-design process with diverse stakeholders
• Oversee the development of a full Implementation Business Case
• Provide effective leadership and coordination across internal teams, governance groups, and external evaluators
• Ensure delivery of clear, concise project documentation and reporting

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in leading projects in complex, multi-layered organisations (e.g., public sector, social impact or values-driven programmes)
• Previous experience co-designing and working in partnership with community groups and social agencies
• Exceptional EQ - you are calm under pressure, diplomatic, and able to navigate different stakeholder groups and viewpoints
• Previous work in roles requiring structure, order, resilience, such as social agencies that have a community facing responsibility—often found in emergency response, defence or regulated public service environments.
• A natural collaborator who is also decisive, focused, and can provide clarity and structure in a rapidly evolving context
• Strong change and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels

You'll Succeed in This Role If You:

• Can walk the line between empathy and outcomes
• Maintain perspective in a highly scrutinised, purpose-driven environment
• Are resilient, composed, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Can quickly build trust with a range of partners and guide delivery with confidence

If this sounds like you, please apply to this advertisement for consideration or email Kylie Brocket at kylie.brocket@findrecruitment.co.nz