Senior EPMO Leader: Portfolio, Governance & Delivery

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 166,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a dynamic Manager, EPMO to lead enterprise portfolio, programme and project management across the organisation. You will drive governance, prioritisation and benefits realisation to deliver outcomes for learners, whānau and communities.

In this senior role you will manage a small high-performing team, shape strategic investment decisions, and collaborate across government to elevate delivery maturity and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Experienced people leader with a passion for enabling successful delivery across complex organisations.
• Strategic mindset with exceptional stakeholder management and track record of driving organisational performance through portfolio, programme practices.
• Thrives in environments valuing collaboration, influence and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to strengthening Māori-Crown relationships and equitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape enterprise-wide portfolio, programme and project management practices across the Ministry.
• Ensure strategic investments, programmes and projects are identified, prioritised, governed and delivered effectively.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of portfolio, programme and project management frameworks.
• Influence senior decision-making with trusted advice and assurance on delivery of priorities.
• Lead a small high-performing team and grow PMO capability across the organisation.

Skills

Portfolio management

Governance

Investment planning

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Leadership

Relationship management

Public sector experience

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a dynamic Manager, EPMO to lead enterprise portfolio, programme and project management across the organisation. You will drive governance, prioritisation and benefits realisation to deliver outcomes for learners, whānau and communities.

In this senior role you will manage a small high-performing team, shape strategic investment decisions, and collaborate across government to elevate delivery maturity and strategic planning.