Project Manager - Enabling Services

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About The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s tomorrow?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead projects that make a tangible difference to the efficiency and effectiveness of public services in New Zealand. Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we’re creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We’re the Government’s economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand’s biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country’s collective tomorrow.

The Enabling Services group supports this vision by providing strategic and operational services, including financial management, IT, governance, and organisational strategy.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our Enabling Services team. This is a fixed term position until 1 May 2026 to cover a secondment.

In this role, you will scope, manage, and deliver IT projects that streamline and support business processes. You will work closely with key stakeholders across The Treasury and other central agencies, including the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Public Service Commission.

As a Project Manager at The Treasury, you will be responsible for scoping, planning, and delivering IT projects that support and streamline business processes. This includes developing and maintaining project management plans, schedules, and budgets, while ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed tolerances. You will lead project teams, manage risks and issues, and oversee stakeholder engagement to ensure requirements are captured and communications are clear. Additionally, you will manage change control procedures, facilitate the handover of project deliverables to IT operations, and ensure all necessary documentation is completed. Post-implementation, you will conduct reviews to capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in managing IT projects, including scoping, planning, and delivery.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach, with experience in motivating and managing project teams.
• The ability to meet the criteria required to hold a New Zealand Government security clearance.

Qualifications

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

This is an important job and that’s why we’ll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work / life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We’ll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand’s, tomorrow.

Apply online. Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 12 November.

For more information and a kōrero please contact us at

Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)

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