IT Project Manager

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Deliver impactful data and analytics projects
• Join our digital whānau and help shape the future of information systems
• 18-month fixed-term opportunity | Based at National Office, Wellington
• Mō te tūnga | About the role
• The Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) team is delivering a transformational programme to modernise our technology platforms and deliver life-changing digital solutions for our people and staff.We're looking for an IT Project Manager to support the delivery of initiatives within our Data and Information portfolio. This area provides system ownership, oversight, and governance across the Department's information landscape, including our enterprise data warehouse and associated reporting and analytics tools.You'll be responsible for coordinating and managing data and analytics projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports evidence-based decision-making and improves outcomes across Ara Poutama Aotearoa.Key responsibilities include :
• Managing the delivery of data and information projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and timelines.
• Working closely with system owners, business owners, and technical teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Supporting reporting, risk management, and governance processes.
• Providing clear and timely updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinating internal and external resources to ensure effective project delivery.
• Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
• We're looking for someone with experience managing IT projects, ideally in data, analytics, or business intelligence environments. You'll bring :
• Experience delivering IT projects, preferably in a data or analytics context.
• Familiarity with data warehousing, reporting platforms, or enterprise analytics tools.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 (certification desirable).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with IT procurement and change management processes is a plus.
• Ngā painga | The benefits
• The midpoint of the salary range is $147,765 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $125,601 - $177,318 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
• Tono ināianei | Apply Now
• To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored
• CV and a cover letter
• describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
• Applications close on : Sunday 2nd November
• If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact , or visit
• careers.corrections.govt.nz.
• | Location : | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) || Attachment : | (PDF, 436KB) Position Description (Word, 187KB) Position Description |

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