Senior Project Managerat Department of Internal Affairs -
Can you manage any organisational change necessary to achieve project goals and ensure this is understood by all stakeholders? If you thrive on cutting edge projects, want a genuine challenge, and knowing that what you do, you do for the good of New Zealand, the Department of Internal Affairs would very much like to hear from you.
' The delivery of projects sits within the Business Change team, which is a business unit within the Digital Services branch. The business change team is dedicated to supporting the rest of the Department to succeed by transforming business opportunities into reality.Skills and experience At least 5 years project management experience Extensive experience at a senior level in a variety of project management and business transformation assignments in government Experience in cross-agency managed projects, ICT and/or property and business change projects Ability to cope with a high degree of ambiguity,'uncertainty and change, and balance multiple deliverables.
Highly effective stakeholder management skills and experience in managing cross-sector stakeholders. Vendor management experience PMP/PRINCE2 certified or equivalent The ability to coach and mentor less experienced project delivery staffWorking at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.Come and discover genuine job satisfaction by helping us deliver even better services to New Zealand. What you'll get in return A good work life balance, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work with a high performing and growing change team.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access. Applications close: 5pm, 27 January 2026.For more information please contact: lorna.flynn@dia.govt.nz Job description: To review the full job description, please click here.