Programme Manager: Transformational Change Leader

New Zealand Government

New Zealand

On-site

NZD 146,000 - 205,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Programme Manager within the People Programmes and Projects team to lead a significant transformational programme across a workforce of about 11,000 people. You will oversee a programme of interconnected projects and work with senior stakeholders to drive meaningful organisational change.

This role requires strong governance, stakeholder influence, and the ability to align priorities in a complex environment while keeping people at the centre of what we do.

Qualifications

Experience leading large-scale transformation programmes.
Expertise in programme and portfolio management overseeing interconnected projects.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving to navigate ambiguity.
Confident leading through change in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Lead a significant transformational programme across a large workforce (~11,000 people) and oversee a programme of interconnected projects.
Provide governance, stewardship, and accountability to ensure delivery of commitments.
Engage and align senior stakeholders across diverse disciplines to drive outcomes.
Create clarity and momentum by translating strategy into action in a complex environment.

Skills

Large-scale transformation

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Job description

This role requires strong governance, stakeholder influence, and the ability to align priorities in a complex environment while keeping people at the centre of what we do.

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