Senior Project Manager

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

About the role

We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex, high-value ICT projects and programmes. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure projects are strategically aligned with the University’s goals, while providing oversight, guidance, and mentorship to project teams.

As a trusted leader, you’ll contribute to shaping and enhancing our project governance frameworks and delivery methodologies, helping to embed best practice across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in uplifting project management capability among colleagues and ensuring ICT initiatives deliver real impact for our staff, students, and community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering results in a dynamic environment and is passionate about continuous improvement and collaboration.

Salary will be based on the skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Olivia Derecourt-Griffin, Head of Project Delivery, All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You’re an experienced ICT project leader with a proven track record delivering complex, high-value projects. With at least 8 years in IT project management, you bring strong credentials such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certification, and thrive on working across large teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

You’re a strategic thinker with the emotional intelligence and leadership presence to inspire others, influence outcomes, and drive results. Known for your ability to navigate risk, budgets, and governance, you’re equally committed to collaboration, inclusion, and uplifting project delivery maturity across teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The Information Technology Services (ITS) Division is responsible for the coordination of information and communications technology (ICT) planning for the University; the delivery of robust, reliable core ICT infrastructure and enterprise systems, and the provision of professional ICT consultancy and customer-focused support services.

The ICT vision is “To engage, enable, innovate and protect our ICT services, and empower the University of Waikato to leverage the value of ICT to achieve its strategic goals.”

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Thursday 23rd October 2025

Requisition number : #J-18808-Ljbffr