Programme Manager - Large-Scale Transformation (Flexible Hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Networks and inclusion programs

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

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.