Manager Portfolio ManagementNew Zealand Government • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Manager Portfolio Management

New Zealand Government • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

7 hours ago

Job description

Type : Fixed Term (June

)Hours : Full timeLocation : WellingtonBusiness Group : Identity Services Acceleration Programme Branch : Regulatory and Identity ServicesSalary : $166,725 - $207,480

Help make Aotearoa better for New Zealanders

At Te Tari Taiwhenua – the Department of Internal Affairs – we serve and connect people, communities and government to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.

We're looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the Identity Services Acceleration Programme (ISAP) within our Regulatory and Identity Services branch.

About the role

The Identity Services Acceleration Programme (ISAP) is a dedicated programme to enhance Identity Services' performance and efficiency.

ISAP will implement a coordinated programme of work to increase productivity and maintain service level standards during an expected surge in passport and citizenship volumes from

As a Portfolio Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering complex and meaningful projects and initiatives within the ISAP programme.

You'll bring structure, drive and strategic thinking to ensure projects are delivered successfully – on time, within scope, and to the highest standard.

You will be responsible for :

Ensuring strategic alignment, governance, and delivery oversight across ISAP project workstreams and initiatives.

Maintaining and enhancing an integrated ISAP programme delivery plan and tracking progress against key milestones, KPIs, and outcomes.

Identifying, tracking and managing strategic risks that could impact the programme and escalate critical issues and facilitate resolution with the Programme Director and Steering Group.

Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across DIA and with external partners

Supporting effective organisational change and ensuring the people side of change is well managed

Providing guidance and coaching to team members and contributing to continuous improvement in project practices

This is a leadership role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on project delivery capability

What we're looking for

Experience at a senior level in a variety of programme management assignments in government with a track record of delivering stakeholder facing projects on time, to specification and within budget.

Prior experience in delivering complex business transformation

Experience in managing a programme of business operational change

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Experience managing budgets, risks and vendors in a multi-stakeholder environment

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and deliver results

The Department of Internal Affairs – Te Tari Taiwhenua is committed to being a high performing organisation and a great place to work and provides opportunity for our people to experience genuine job satisfaction and contribute to making New Zealand better for New Zealanders.

We support a culture of development and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognise a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to better outcomes for New Zealand and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at The Department of Internal Affairs -Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why we're a great place to work, click here for our annual report and here for - Careers with us - dia.govt.nz

Applications close : 5pm, Friday, 21 Nov

.For more information please contact : Greg Archer,

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