Programme Manager - Justice Transformation Leader

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand is seeking a Programme Manager on a fixed-term basis in Wellington to lead Te Au Reka, a major digital transformation of justice processes. You will oversee multiple projects, manage risks and budgets, and drive alignment across delivery, change and design teams.

You will lead a high-performing delivery group, mentor senior managers, and ensure governance reporting is robust.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Agile frameworks

Education

Relevant programme/project management qualification

Job description

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand is seeking a Programme Manager on a fixed-term basis in Wellington to lead Te Au Reka, a major digital transformation of justice processes. You will oversee multiple projects, manage risks and budgets, and drive alignment across delivery, change and design teams.

You will lead a high-performing delivery group, mentor senior managers, and ensure governance reporting is robust.