Strategic Project Manager: Long-Term Plans & Reports

Taituarā; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Flexible work

Career coaching

Wellbeing leave

Paid leave days

Partners leave

Sick leave from day one

Discounts

Job summary

Selwyn District Council is seeking a Project Manager - Corporate Plans & Reports to lead development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plans and Annual Reports. You will work closely with senior leaders and elected members to shape the Council's direction and ensure statutory obligations are met.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end plan development, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes and timely reporting on

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in project management, with proven ability to manage complex, high-profile projects.
• At least 5 years' experience delivering Long-Term Plans, Annual Plans and/or Annual Reports, ideally in local government.
• A recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP).
• Strong relationship management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders, elected members, Audit Office and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills — able to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to deliver under pressure and within statutory timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end development, consultation, audit, and adoption of the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plans and Annual Reports, ensuring compliance with legislation and audit standards.
• Applying recognised project management methodologies to ensure statutory requirements and timeframes are met.
• Collaborating and coordinating with senior managers, elected members, Audit Office, stakeholders, and the community to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitating lessons-learned reviews and embed improvements into future planning and reporting cycles.
• Contributing to strengthening Council's performance and governance by ensuring continuous improvement and value for money.

Skills

Governance experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Selwyn District Council is seeking a Project Manager - Corporate Plans & Reports to lead development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plans and Annual Reports. You will work closely with senior leaders and elected members to shape the Council's direction and ensure statutory obligations are met.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end plan development, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes and timely reporting on