Head of Enterprise PMO & Portfolio Delivery (Wellington)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 166,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Permanent position

Professional development

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a proven leader to serve as Manager, EPMO. You will shape enterprise-wide portfolio, programme and project management practices, guide investment decisions and drive delivery of outcomes for learners, whānau and communities across Aotearoa.

You will influence senior leadership, lead a high-performing team, and advance governance frameworks that strengthen strategic planning, prioritisation and capability across the Ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience leading portfolio, programme, or enterprise PMO functions in large organisations.
• Proven ability to govern investment decisions and ensure delivery of strategic priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office to align portfolios, programmes and projects with strategic priorities.
• Govern, prioritise and oversee investments, ensuring delivery confidence and value realisation.
• Develop and coach PMO capability, frameworks and governance practices across the Ministry.

Skills

Portfolio management

Governance

Prioritisation

Investment planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Influencing senior stakeholders

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a proven leader to serve as Manager, EPMO. You will shape enterprise-wide portfolio, programme and project management practices, guide investment decisions and drive delivery of outcomes for learners, whānau and communities across Aotearoa.

You will influence senior leadership, lead a high-performing team, and advance governance frameworks that strengthen strategic planning, prioritisation and capability across the Ministry.