Programme Manager

Randstad New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad New Zealand in Wellington is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to work with senior stakeholders, delivery teams and business leaders to coordinate programme activities, manage interdependencies, mitigate risks and ensure outcomes are achieved. This is a Wellington-based contract role until end of December 2026.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience leading complex programmes, strong governance, reporting and assurance capabilities, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programmes or large-scale initiatives in a complex organisational environment.
• Strong programme delivery, planning, governance, reporting, and assurance experience.
• Proven ability to manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, resources, and competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of governance and executive-level reporting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative, high-performing delivery environments.
• Sound understanding of programme and project management methodologies and practices.
• Experience delivering business change, transformation, digital, or service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programme activities, manage interdependencies and governance.
• Support delivery teams to mitigate risks and realise intended outcomes.

Education

Degree

Bachelor Degree ICT

Job description

Programme Manager - Contract role

Our client is looking to hire a Programme Manager to work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams and business leaders to coordinate programme activities, manage interdependencies, mitigate risks and ensure intended outcomes and benefits are achieved. This will be a Wellington-based contract role till the end of December 2026.

Successful candidates will have...

Essential

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programmes or large-scale initiatives in a complex organisational environment.
• Strong programme delivery, planning, governance, reporting, and assurance experience.
• Proven ability to manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, resources, and competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of governance and executive-level reporting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative, high-performing delivery environments.
• Sound understanding of programme and project management methodologies and practices.
• Experience delivering business change, transformation, digital, or service improvement initiatives.

Desired

• Experience within the New Zealand health sector or public sector environment.
• Relevant programme or project management qualification (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Experience working within portfolio, investment, or transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of benefits management and governance practices.

Skills

Looking to hire an experienced Programme Manager

Qualifications

• Degree
• Bachelor Degree&ICT

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.