Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa | Project Manager

Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te TaiaoWorkFromHome, New Zealand

5 days ago

Job description

Apply for the Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa | Project Manager role at Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao .

This is a fixed‑term or secondment position available until 30 June 2026.

About the role

The Projects team delivers professional project management across the Ministry. Key responsibilities include :

Planning and managing complex projects to ensure successful delivery, including mapping and meeting core milestones and deliverables.
Building project management capability in leaders, such as principals, seniors and analysts / advisors.
Supporting complex initiatives in the Tūmatakōkiri business group across its Tiriti Settlements, Ministerial Engagement with Māori, Strategic risk and system performance and Litigation Support functions via two teams – Te Piringa and Māori Strategy and performance.

Skills and experience

Proven experience in establishing systems and supporting projects that uphold Treaty settlements and other Crown‑Māori obligations.

Proven experience in planning, managing and delivering complex projects using recognised project management methodologies and techniques.

Capability to provide high‑value enabling services to a range of projects, including risk identification, management and mitigation.

Ability to coach others in project management (e.g., senior advisors and analysts).

Demonstrated skills in getting the best out of people with highly developed negotiating, influencing and communication skills.

Flexibility to adapt within a fast‑paced environment and hold expert prioritisation and planning skills.

Salary range

Salary range : $110,501 to $134,128 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Benefits of working at MfE

Flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work‑life blend.

Agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE’.

Active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women’s Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples’ Network) and Rainbow Network.

Opportunities for development and education.

Supporting accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Location and application process

The location for this role is flexible; however, a Wellington‑based candidate is preferred. Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

For further information, please contact Cameron Fraser at . The position description is available via our careers centre at

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

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