Strategic Planning & Capital Projects Lead — Flexible

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted additional insurances

Savings schemes for Defence community

Defence community benefits

Job summary

NZ Defence Force is seeking a Planning Officer to lead capital projects from inception through planning and design to business case submission. You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver efficient estate solutions and ensure project governance aligns with Better Business Case standards.

The role requires strong communication, strategic analysis, and quality assurance capabilities, with regular travel to NZDF camps/bases.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to resolve complex issues and define effective solutions.
• Experience with project management processes, especially Business Case and design development.
• Understanding of strategic analysis, planning and problem definition.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance; experience with construction or infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Estate Delivery projects from inception to construction.
• Develop project business cases in line with industry best practice.
• Measure, monitor and report on project performance and outcomes.
• Collaborate with departments, agencies and partners to deliver efficient outcomes.
• Travel as required and manage input from stakeholders to drive project success.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic analysis

Quality assurance

Construction planning

Tools

Better Business Case

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Job description

NZ Defence Force is seeking a Planning Officer to lead capital projects from inception through planning and design to business case submission. You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver efficient estate solutions and ensure project governance aligns with Better Business Case standards.

The role requires strong communication, strategic analysis, and quality assurance capabilities, with regular travel to NZDF camps/bases.