Senior IT Project Manager

## About this roleJoin our digital whānau and contribute to a diverse range of impactful Digital Infrastructure projects - spanning Strategic, Operational, and Tactical initiatives.

• Permanent, full-time role based at our Wellington National Office
• Travel may be required on an occasional basis
• Mō te tūnga | About the role
• The Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) team have an exciting and transformational plan designed to modernise our infrastructure and technology platform, delivering life changing digital technology for the people we manage and our staff. In this role you will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of systems and digital assets used by our staff and people in our care.Your focus will be to deliver key initiatives within the Digital Infrastructure Programme of work. We are delivering multiple strategic projects to improve our digital infrastructure; therefore this role will require the candidate to demonstrate key experience running large and complex digital infrastructure projects.As a
• Senior IT Project Manager
• , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our IT projects align with our values and vision. Your responsibilities include :
• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of IT projects to deliver solutions that meet the requirements of the Department and our key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Programme Managers to ensure all IT projects within the Product Group meet their delivery objectives (Budget, Time, Quality).
• Assist the Programme Manager as needed in support of Product and Governance reporting activities.
• Take the lead in managing and maintaining multiple project risk registers to minimise exposure and risk across multiple projects.
• Utilising our approved P3M tool provide accurate, timely, and insightful project reports to governance forums as required.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to integrate and manage resources and tasks efficiently.
• Manage the efforts of all resources to ensure projects deliver within specified constraints of time, cost, and quality while meeting business requirements.
• Effective communication skills working closely with engaged Senior Responsible Owners to deliver the expected outcome.This is a full-time, permanent position based at our National Office in Wellington. Occasional travel may be required as part of the role.Please note that applications from outside the Wellington region will only be considered if you are willing to relocate at your own expense. If this applies to you, kindly include a note in your cover letter confirming your relocation intentions.
• Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
• You'll have extensive experience and involvement in managing large complex IT projects and / or multiple IT projects having regard to project management disciplines. In addition, you'll bring :
• Experience managing both large- and small-scale projects including a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Knowledge and experience working with PRINCE2 or similar (qualification would be beneficial)
• Experience and involvement in the IT procurement and change management processes.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills, including meeting and workshop facilitation experience.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation experience, including the ability to influence and build consensus with a range of stakeholders.
• Utu ā-tau | Salary
• The midpoint of the salary range is $162,543 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $138,162 - $195,052 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 2 November 2025, 11pm, NZST.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) |

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