Project Manager, Plant Health & Environment Capability Programmeat Ministry for Primary Industries100,934 - 129,805
- Project Manager, Plant Health & Environment Capability ProgrammeRole type: Fixed Term
- until 01 March 2029Location: Auckland (Tamaki)Salary Band & Range: General Salary Range D: $100,934
- $129,805 depending 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.
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical projects within the PHEC Programme Transformation Work Stream.This role is central to enabling the successful transition of the Plant Health and Environment Laboratory into its new facility by delivering Furniture, Fittings and Equipment (FFE) and implementing a new Target Operating Model.
Your work will ensure the Programme achieves its objectives and benefits as outlined in the Programme Management Plan.
You will:Manage one or more projects through the full lifecycle—from initiation to closure and handover to business operationsDefine outcomes, deliverables, success criteria, and controls to ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule requirementsDevelop detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation, ensuring dependencies and interdependencies are identified and managedBuild and lead project teams, establish clear roles and responsibilities, and maintain robust communication and engagement processesMonitor progress, manage risks and issues, and provide accurate reporting on milestones, deliverables and budgets 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're a confident and organised leader who thrives in complex environments and knows how to keep projects on track.
You're comfortable working under pressure, navigating ambiguity, and delivering results that make a real impact.
What you'll bring to the role:Extensive experience managing projects in complex environments with multiple stakeholdersStrong knowledge of project management disciplines, tools, and techniques, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reportingProven ability to develop detailed project documentation and maintain accurate registersExperience in procurement, supplier, and contract managementHigh-level oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and confidentlyStrong relationship management skills, able to collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholdersUnderstanding of government systems, processes, and the machinery of governmentCertification in PRINCE2 and proficiency with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project)Ability to work under pressure, set priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentialityInitiative, perseverance, and meticulous attention to detail, combined with creative problem-solving skills About the Team
- 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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