ICT Project Manager

MPI; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in Wellington seeks an ICT Project Manager to lead the governance and delivery of complex ICT initiatives for a world-class laboratory project. You will coordinate delivery teams, manage risks and ensure alignment with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

The role involves working closely with the non-build technology stream and engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to secure outcomes. The position is fixed term until March 2029, with occasional travel to Auckland.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering large ICT projects.
• End-to-end project management from discovery and planning through to implementation and BAU.
• Experience applying Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with vendors and service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience delivering ICT infrastructure, business systems and/or systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage project governance, delivery teams and project plans, risks and issues.
• Coordinate with the ICT Project Manager for non-build technology solutions.
• Ensure delivery milestones align with provincial and national timelines.
• Liaise with vendors, service providers and internal stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Support travel to Auckland as required for day trips and on-site activities.

Skills

Project governance

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Vendors & service providers

Delivery lifecycle

Job description

# ICT Project Manager | Wellington City10-Nov-2026MPI26/1955854Wellington City| | || --- | --- || Category: | Project Managers/Project Support || Position Type: | Fixed Term || Attachments: | ICT Project Manager PD - final.docx (Word, 93KB)Job Specification || Application Close Date: | 22-Nov-2026 |### Job Description**Job title:** ICT Project Manager**Role type**: Fixed Term until March 2029**Location**: Wellington**Salary band & range**: $132,621 to $155,270 depending on skills and experience**About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga**Join the ICT team delivering the digital capability for a world-class new laboratory in Auckland and help implement the ICT technology required for day-one operations.You'll manage project governance, delivery teams, project plans, risks and issues using established project management processes and Agile practices and will be working closely with the ICT Project Manager for the non-build technology solution.This role is critical to delivering initiatives that support Biosecurity New Zealand's strategic objectives. It's an opportunity to contribute to work with a significant impact on New Zealand's biosecurity system.You will be required to travel to Auckland for the day from time to time.**About You - Mōu**This role offers exposure to different teams, tools and delivery styles, so you'll bring a flexible mindset and enjoy variety.You're comfortable working to tight timeframes and see constraints as opportunities to be creative and resourceful. You're confident working across development, fit-out, testing, and contributing across the delivery lifecycle.You have a strong background delivering successful ICT projects and navigating non-standard initiatives. Resilience and adaptability are key as you work within government processes to achieve successful outcomes. Your collaborative approach and ability to build strong relationships will help keep projects moving and deliver results.To be successful in this role, your experience will include:-Significant experience delivering large and ICT projects.-Strong end-to-end project management experience, from discovery and planning through to implementation and BAU.-Experience applying recognised Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.-Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with vendors and service providers.-Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.-Experience delivering business systems, ICT infrastructure and/or systems integration.**About the Team** - **Mō tō mātou Rōpū**You'll be part of a small internal team supported by platform teams, collaborating across organisational boundaries to deliver impactful solutions. We value open communication, shared ownership, and a strong delivery focus, creating an environment where ideas are welcomed, and contributions make a real difference.Your community will include a group of IT Project Managers working within a larger programme structure for the new build and implementation of a world-class laboratory. This dynamic setting offers opportunities to influence outcomes and learn from others while contributing to a project of national significance.**About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua**The 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.**Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua*** Additional MPI leave days* Annual Wellness payment* Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames**Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?** 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 FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.If you intend on applying for this role as a secondment, please seek your manager's approval before applying.**Applications close at midnight on Sunday 22 November 2026.**If you have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail]