Project Manager – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Wellington based | Flexible working options available
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager
to lead the coordination and delivery of a 12-month organisational reset programme. This is a fixed-term opportunity to work in a purpose-driven team committed to delivering impact through transparent, inclusive, and collaborative project delivery.
About the Role
As Project Manager, you will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring workstreams that support organisational transformation. Working within a small programme team, you’ll bring structure, focus, and clarity to a complex change environment and help ensure the programme is delivered to scope, budget, and timeline.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading programme planning and tracking progress, risks, dependencies, and priorities.
- Supporting workstream leads with planning and delivery of key initiatives.
- Maintaining programme documentation and reporting tools to ensure visibility and transparency.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align workstreams and resolve issues proactively.
- Working closely with communications teams to ensure timely updates and clear messaging.
- Embedding a learning and improvement mindset across programme delivery.
You are a relationship-driven project professional with a track record of delivering in fast-paced or complex environments. Your strong communication skills, eye for detail, and collaborative approach make you a trusted partner across diverse stakeholder groups.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- 5+ years of experience in project or programme management.
- Proven success delivering organisational or strategic change initiatives.
- Strong planning, documentation, and tracking capabilities.
- Proficiency with project tools and methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage senior leadership.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
What We Offer
- A 12-month fixed-term contract with flexible working arrangements.
- The chance to contribute to a meaningful programme of change.
- A supportive team environment that values learning and diverse perspectives.
If you’re an experienced project manager who thrives on delivering results through collaboration and clarity, we’d love to hear from you.
You must have a current right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
