Senior Programme Manager, Plant Health & Environment Capability Programmeat Ministry for Primary Industries138,938 - 178,986
- Fixed Term
- until 30 June 2028Location: WellingtonSalary Band & Range: General Salary Range B: $138,938 to $178,986depending on skills and experience About the Role
- Kōrero mō te TūrangaThe Plant Health and Environment Capability (PHEC) Programme is a cornerstone investment in New Zealand's biosecurity system.
It will deliver a new, fit-for-purpose Plant Health Environment Laboratory facility and supporting capabilities to strengthen environmental protection and enable innovative growth and resilience in our food and fibre sectors.
As Senior Programme Manager, you will lead the MPI PHEC Programme Office and ensure best-practice programme management for the non-build components of this significant programme.This is a leadership role that requires strategic oversight, operational excellence, and the ability to foster collaboration across multiple work streams and agencies.
You will:Lead the PHEC Programme, ensuring robust programme and project management across all initiativesAlign delivery with Biosecurity New Zealand's Programme and Project Management FrameworksOversee risk, reporting, and scheduling systemsProvide programme support for Transformation and Business Change work streamsMaintain and update core programme control documents and approvalsAct as Contract Manager for MPI contracts under the PHEC ProgrammeManage the interface with Crown Infrastructure Delivery (CID) for scheduling, risk, reporting, and finance trackingLead and develop the MPI PHEC Programme Office team, ensuring effective communication, engagement, and performance managementSupport the Programme Director by providing visible leadership and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a programme that will have a lasting impact on New Zealand's biosecurity and environmental capability.
About You- MōuYou are an experienced programme leader who thrives in complex, dynamic environments and can bring clarity and confidence to large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Mō tō mātou RōpūBiosecurity New Zealand has a critical role in preventing harmful organisms crossing New Zealand's borders.
We support all New Zealanders and visitors to play their part in protecting our country
- including our urban, rural and natural environments
- to ensure that all things that make our country special and unique are maintained and protected.
- Mō te Manatū Ahu MatuaThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.
- Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua Additional MPI leave daysAnnual Wellness paymentBi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames Are you ready to make a difference?
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We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.
As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and/or apply online, please click Apply or visit the MPI Careers Site.
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