Senior Project Manager - Wellington
Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months
Hours: Full Time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand
Branch: Te Haumi - Enterprise Partnerships
About the mahi
Te Ara Tahi is a shared journey of transformation across Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to provide strong leadership to our Kia Rite team. Our Kia Rite work is the preparation of the collections and holdings within the Archives Wellington building for their eventual relocation into the new Archives building. This involves working through a colossal 380,000 boxes, or 80km of linear shelf space.
The Senior Project Manager will ensure the successful management of Kia Rite projects. This involves leading and co-ordinating your team, communication with institutional stakeholders, other project managers in the programme and the Te Ara Tahi Programme Management Office.
About you
You will bring an extensive track record of delivering highly complex projects within agreed scope and budget. You will be an experienced Project Manager who has excellent relationship building skills with a diverse range of people and roles. You will possess leadership qualities and be comfortable working in an ambiguous and fast paced environment. Our programme actively embraces working in Tikanga / Te Ao Māori context, it is important for you to demonstrate a high level of commitment to work in this context.
If you think you have what it takes to join us, we would love to hear from you!
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge and would like to join us on our journey, apply now with a current cv and cover letter telling how you can contribute and be part of something big.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
Applications close: 16 August 2024
Job Description: To view the job description please click here
For more information please contact: Louise McCrone, louise.mccrone@dia.govt.nz
About Us
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
About the Team
Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta
Do not lift the paddle out of unison or our canoe will never reach the shore
Enterprise Partnerships cover a range of entities, functions or institutions. Today these currently include the National Library, Archives New Zealand, Ministerial Services, and the Gambling Commission. Each ‘enterprise’ has its own unique kaupapa, and through its ‘partnership’ with Te Tari Taiwhenua, will be supported to achieve their goals. The nature of each partnership will depend on the goals and needs of the entity.
