Senior Programme Manager - Transformation (Contract)

Randstad Digital New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital New Zealand is seeking a Programme Manager for a Wellington-based contract role till December 2026. You will coordinate complex programmes, engage senior stakeholders and business leaders, and drive delivery with multidisciplinary teams to realise benefits.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management and clear executive reporting, with a focus on delivering change, digital initiatives and service improvements within a public or health sector context.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programmes in large organisations.
• Strong planning, governance, reporting and assurance capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and resources.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and executive reporting skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering high‑performing delivery.
• Solid understanding of programme and project management methodologies.
• Experience delivering business change, transformation or service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programme activities and manage interdependencies to achieve intended outcomes.
• Mitigate risks and monitor budgets, resources and timelines.
• Provide governance updates and executive-level reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance reporting

Risk management

Budget management

Leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Randstad Digital New Zealand is seeking a Programme Manager for a Wellington-based contract role till December 2026. You will coordinate complex programmes, engage senior stakeholders and business leaders, and drive delivery with multidisciplinary teams to realise benefits.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management and clear executive reporting, with a focus on delivering change, digital initiatives and service improvements within a public or health sector context.