Programme Manager

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand)

Wellington

On-site

NZD 150,000 - 207,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a Programme Manager for Te Au Reka, a high‑impact, multi-project transformation initiative in Wellington. You will lead senior project managers and delivery leads to achieve programme outcomes and ensure delivery excellence.

The role requires extensive experience in complex programmes, skilled governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on maintaining delivery integrity across multiple streams.

Qualifications

Significant experience leading large-scale, complex programmes or transformational initiatives.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects or delivery streams concurrently.
Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Strong stakeholder engagement with executives and external partners.
Experience operating in high-profile, evolving environments.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of multiple projects and squad-based workstreams within a large transformation programme.
Provide strategic oversight, assurance and direction across delivery activities.
Ensure effective management of risks, issues, dependencies, scope, schedule and budget.
Drive alignment across delivery, digital, change and process design teams.
Accountable for implementation of system releases.

Skills

Programme management

Agile frameworks

Stakeholder management

Governance and risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

Programme ManagerFixed Term (3 Years), Full Time Wellington Te Au Reka

Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents a significant opportunity to make a change that will impact all New Zealand, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time‑consuming, paper‑based process with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a game-changer, and we care deeply about making it a success.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As Programme Manager, you will provide leadership across multiple projects and delivery streams for Te Au Reka, ensuring successful delivery of programme outcomes while driving excellence in project and delivery practices.

Leading a high‑performing team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Delivery Leads, you will be responsible for delivery performance, programme assurance, resource management and the overall integrity of delivery reporting.

You will act as a centre of excellence for project management and delivery, supporting the successful execution of Te Au Reka's strategic objectives.

This is a role for someone who thrives in complex environments, can confidently lead through ambiguity, and knows how to bring people together to deliver meaningful outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership and Delivery

Lead the delivery of multiple projects and squad‑based workstreams within a large‑scale transformation programme.
Provide strategic oversight, assurance and direction across programme delivery activities.
Ensure effective management of risks, issues, dependencies, scope, schedule and budget.
Drive alignment across delivery, digital, change and process design teams.
Accountable for implementation of system releases.

People Leadership

Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of delivery professionals.
Foster a high‑performance, accountable and collaborative culture.
Build delivery capability and grow future leaders within the organisation.
Set clear expectations and support professional development and succession planning.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, judiciary representatives, suppliers and government stakeholders.
Provide high‑quality advice and reporting to governance groups and executive leadership.
Represent and advocate for the Te Au Reka delivery function both internally and externally.

Skills and Experience

Essential Experience

Significant experience leading large‑scale, complex programmes or transformational initiatives.
Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects or delivery streams.
Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior executives and external partners.
Experience operating within complex, high‑profile and evolving environments.
Ideally, experience working within the public sector or government environment.

Technical and Professional Expertise

Extensive programme or project management expertise, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
Deep knowledge of project delivery and agile frameworks.
Strong governance, assurance and risk management capability.
Excellent financial and commercial acumen.
Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

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