Director, Digital Partnerships & Delivery

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI); Wellington; On-site; NZD 165,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Ability to purchase extra annual leave

Annual Wellness payment

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is seeking a Manager Digital Partnerships on a fixed-term basis to lead the PMO and the digital delivery portfolio. You will ensure governance, risks, and portfolio health are actively managed while driving high-quality delivery across MPI's digital initiatives.

You will lead a team of approximately seven staff, including project managers and business analysts, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape priorities and decisions during

Qualifications

• Experience as a leader, with knowledge of a PMO, project, or programme function.
• Strong knowledge of project and programme delivery.
• Exposure to waterfall and agile delivery approaches.
• Experience applying governance and assurance practices.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder skills.
• Sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to challenges.
• Knowledge of strategic and business planning processes.
• Ability to analyse issues and make informed decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and business analysis functions.
• Provide oversight of the digital project portfolio.
• Monitor portfolio risks and project performance.
• Deliver reporting for senior leaders and governance forums.
• Ensure consistent and fit-for-purpose delivery frameworks.
• Lead and develop a team of seven people.
• Oversee demand management and resource planning.
• Support effective project governance and assurance.
• Manage operational, financial, and people processes.
• Contribute to BTIS leadership team priorities.

Job description

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is seeking a Manager Digital Partnerships on a fixed-term basis to lead the PMO and the digital delivery portfolio. You will ensure governance, risks, and portfolio health are actively managed while driving high-quality delivery across MPI's digital initiatives.

You will lead a team of approximately seven staff, including project managers and business analysts, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape priorities and decisions during