Senior Project Manager

Our client is looking to hire a business-focused Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile, in-flight programme. You will operate in a complex, fast-paced environment with high public, ministerial, and stakeholder interest. This is a Wellington-based contract role till the end of January 2027 with a possible extension.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Transition

• Provide proactive oversight and ensuring continuity, quality, and delivery against programme objectives
• Monitor progress and deliver regular, high-quality reporting for Ministers, governance groups, and senior leadership
• Manage risks and issues, maintaining the risk register and escalating appropriately
• Ensure strong financial oversight, including expenditure tracking and forecasting
• Oversee third-party contracts and delivery partners
• Lead programme closure activities, including completion of closure reporting
• Support independent evaluation processes and ensure findings are captured and actioned
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and review processes

Future Programme Design & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project management for the next programme, from scope definition through to implementation planning
• Develop delivery plans covering workforce design, recruitment, training, and programme model refresh
• Lead procurement of third-party providers and establish delivery partnerships
• Ensure operational readiness across all aspects of programme delivery
• Provide strategic input into future programme locations and infrastructure requirements

Governance, Reporting & Ministerial Support

• Prepare briefings, reports, and governance papers
• Support the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) with escalations and decision-making processes
• Ensure alignment between programme delivery and emerging legislative requirements

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery partners, and external agencies
• Act as a key point of coordination across government, providers, and programme leadership
• Support communications and engagement activities to enable programme success

Resource & Delivery Management

• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure effective delivery
• Monitor performance, manage dependencies, and optimise resource allocation
• Track project progress and outcomes, escalating risks and issues as required

What you need to do now

Submit your profile, by clicking 'Apply Now' with a current CV and cover letter, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding this or other opportunities, call Nitin Raj at +64-272388768

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Skills

Looking to hire an experienced Project Manager

Qualifications

• Degree

education

Bachelor Degree&ICT