Programme Manager

NZ Ministry of Justice; Wellington; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The NZ Ministry of Justice is seeking a Programme Manager to lead their Anti Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism programme. The role involves overseeing program management, ensuring delivery against policy objectives, and managing complex workstreams while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Access to inclusive networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex programmes—preferably within public policy.
• Strong understanding of public sector systems, processes, and accountabilities.
• Collaborative and politically astute approach to relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex work programme planning and performance.
• Driving delivery across workstreams and aligning with strategic goals.
• Designing effective governance structures for decision-making.

Skills

Management of large-scale programmes

Public sector understanding

Relationship management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning, programme management and delivery of the Ministry's Anti Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programme.

This is a dynamic, fast paced role suited to someone who thrives in complexity and is confident managing multi-faceted workstreams and diverse stakeholders.

This newly created position is a 12-month fixed term opportunity. You will be responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of the work programme - from strategic planning and governance to risk management and reporting. You will ensure successful delivery against tight timeframes and policy objectives.

In this role, you will be:

• leading complex work programme planning and performance reporting in the public sector
• driving delivery across complex workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and efficient use of resources
• designing and supporting effective governance structures to enable high-quality decision-making and oversight
• building strong working relationships within teams and across wider groups of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• proven experience in managing large-scale, complex programmes—preferably within a public policy or government environment
• a strong understanding of public sector systems, processes, and accountabilities
• a collaborative, inclusive, and politically astute approach to relationship management.

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.

When you choose to work in the Justice Policy Group, you are joining a highly successful team that is focused on making Aotearoa New Zealand a safe and just society. We are committed to honouring our obligations to Māori,

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.

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• flexible work hours where possible
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $129,129 and $179,192 based on skills and experience.

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 13 July, however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

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