Strategic Project Manager - Transformation & Stakeholders

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contributions

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking a proactive project professional to support its business transformation programme in New Zealand. You will lead from initiation to delivery, coordinating across leaders, SMEs and stakeholders to shape outcomes and drive value.

You will manage plans, risks, budgets and governance, ensuring delivery is embedded and benefits tracked. This fixed-term role emphasises collaboration, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects or complex programmes of work.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence leading cross-functional teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Experience identifying, managing and mitigating project risks.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments."
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops to define requirements, scope and project outcomes.
• Build and lead project teams across multiple business areas.
• Monitor project performance, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Manage project governance, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and effective communication activities.
• Support change management and successful adoption of project outcomes.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with established frameworks and standards.
• Lead project close-out activities, including lessons learned and benefits tracking.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Team coordination

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking a proactive project professional to support its business transformation programme in New Zealand. You will lead from initiation to delivery, coordinating across leaders, SMEs and stakeholders to shape outcomes and drive value.

You will manage plans, risks, budgets and governance, ensuring delivery is embedded and benefits tracked. This fixed-term role emphasises collaboration, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment.