Senior Transformation Programme Manager

Department of Corrections NZ; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 146,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ is recruiting a Programme Manager to lead a major transformational programme across a large and diverse workforce of about 11,000 people. You will shape delivery, governance and cross‑project alignment to realise meaningful outcomes for our people and those under our care.

Joining a small, high‑performing team, you will work with senior stakeholders to turn strategy into action, placing people at the centre of what we do.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes.
• Expertise in programme and portfolio management overseeing interconnected projects.
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing with senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a significant transformational programme across 11,000+ workforce.
• Provide governance and oversight of interconnected projects across the programme.
• Align priorities and resources with organisational commitments and outcomes.
• Engage senior stakeholders and build effective relationships across the organisation.
• Drive progress in a complex, fast-paced and evolving environment.

Skills

Transformation programmes

Programme & portfolio mgmt

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Job description

Department of Corrections NZ is recruiting a Programme Manager to lead a major transformational programme across a large and diverse workforce of about 11,000 people. You will shape delivery, governance and cross‑project alignment to realise meaningful outcomes for our people and those under our care.

Joining a small, high‑performing team, you will work with senior stakeholders to turn strategy into action, placing people at the centre of what we do.