Senior Portfolio Management Advisor

Make a meaningful impact where it matters most.

We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Management Advisor to fill a key role for approximately 6 months on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced portfolio or programme advisor to step into a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, supporting the successful delivery of strategic projects and programmes.

About the Role

Reporting to the National Enterprise Portfolio Manager, you'll be responsible for providing assurance and enablement across the organisation's enterprise project portfolio.

You'll play a critical role in :

Conducting quality assurance across the project and programme lifecycle

Supporting and advising delivery teams across the organisation

Preparing governance reporting and papers

Ensuring strategic alignment and prioritisation of the portfolio

Championing benefits realisation, lessons learnt, and continuous improvement

Coaching, mentoring and uplifting capability across programme and project teams

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work independently and collaboratively, with a customer-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

About You

You'll bring a strong background in portfolio, programme, or project management, with a depth of experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

You're comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

You'll Ideally Have

10+ years' experience in programme / project delivery or portfolio assurance

Expertise in portfolio governance, quality assurance, and benefits management

Proven capability mentoring and guiding delivery teams

Experience with Better Business Cases, Investment Confidence Ratings, and P3M3

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A strong understanding of te ao Maori and Treaty obligations (or a commitment to developing this)

Qualifications in PRINCE2, MSP or other recognised methodologies are desirable.

Working with this organisation means being part of a team that upholds the principles of public service, the Treaty of Waitangi, and a shared responsibility to care for Aotearoa's natural and cultural heritage.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please get in touch -

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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