Project Manager - Volunteer Payments Project - Fixed Term / Secondment

This is a great fixed term or secondment opportunity to join an organisation that looks after the safety of our communities.

Mo tenei turanga - about the role

The Volunteer Payments Project is a key initiative within the Organisational Development Directorate of Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Its purpose is to refresh and align the volunteer payment landscape so it reflects our organisational approach to volunteerism and strategic priorities.

As Project Manager, you will lead a programme of work that addresses inequities in legacy payment arrangements, reviews and updates existing entitlements, and designs a clear and sustainable framework for the future.

Reporting to the Manager Remuneration and Benefits, you will oversee all aspects of the project, including governance and reporting, budget and resource management, engagement and consultation, and delivery of project milestones.

You will also work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers, unions, service delivery leaders, and sector partners.

There will also be a requirement for travel and occasional work outside of normal business hours.

This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity until 30 June 2026 based from our NHQ office in Wellington, however for the right candidate, we would be open to some flexibility.

Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role :

You will have proven experience across all project management aspects including financial and budgetary acumen.

This dynamic and fast paced role requires flexibility, resilience, and excellent prioritisation skills.

Your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships focussed on stakeholder engagement will be critical to your success in this position.

Having worked within a volunteer environment would be a plus, but is not essential

To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have :

• Project management experience within a large and / or complex environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills with a solutions focus.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments
• Project management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or MSP
• Flexibility for travel and occasional work outside of normal business hours

The salary range for this role is $121,886-$135,428 (pro-rated), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai matou - who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them.

We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency.

Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply :

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it!

We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now.

To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.

If you have any specific questions about this role, please email :

Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Please note : Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.