Senior Project Manager

Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

additional leave options

wellness package

working-from-home equipment subsidy

generous parental leave provisions

learning and development opportunities

social, networking and sporting活动

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand invites applications for a Senior Project Manager to lead a major Detailed Business Case phase of a strategic programme. You will oversee planning, coordination and delivery, working with senior leaders, governance groups and external partners to ensure outcomes align with priorities and best-practice project management.

This fixed-term role runs until August 2027, with a focus on complex infrastructure and cash system resilience.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience in senior project management roles.
• Knowledge of the BBC framework and its application.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage risks, budgets, procurement and governance.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Detailed Business Case phase and project delivery planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including governance groups, technical specialists and external partners.
• Oversee procurement activities, risks, dependencies and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure delivery within agreed parameters and align with organisational priorities.
• Influence decision-making and provide assurance to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

BBC framework

Governance

Job description

Te tūranga – The role

This is a unique opportunity being part of leading a large project for Te Pūtea Matua | Reserve Bank of New Zealand. As our Senior Project Manager, you will lead the project through its Detailed Business Case phase, overseeing the planning, coordination and delivery of a complex and strategically significant programme of work. Working closely with senior leaders, governance groups, technical specialists and external partners, you'll drive project outcomes while ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and project management best practice. You'll be responsible for managing project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, stakeholder engagement and procurement activities, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes within agreed parameters. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical decision-making, navigate complexity, and contribute to infrastructure and operational solutions that support the resilience of New Zealand's cash system. This is a fixed term position until August 2027.

Ō pūkenga – About you

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute project leader who thrives in complex environments and has a track record of successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure or capital projects. You'll bring: Extensive project management experience, including at least 10 years delivering complex infrastructure projects and several years operating at a senior project management level. Strong knowledge of the Treasury Better Business Cases (BBC) framework and its practical application. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project and design teams to deliver successful outcomes. Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with diverse audiences. Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project risks, budgets, procurement and governance requirements. A strategic mindset, sound judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivery. A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for achieving outcomes and enabling organisational success. Knowledge of, or a commitment to building understanding of, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in the workplace.

Ko wai matou – Who we are

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.

Ngā painga – What we can offer you

The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.

• additional leave options
• a wellness package
• working-from-home equipment subsidy
• generous parental leave provisions
• learning and development opportunities
• access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

Come join us if you want to make an impact

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand.

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email [e-mail].

Applications for this role close Thursday 20th August.

For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to one of our team [e-mail]