Project Manager

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned and proactive Project Manager to join the Case Services team within Digital at Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice. This permanent position based in Wellington involves leading dedicated project teams in an inclusive environment that values collaboration and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring a team of professionals to meet project objectives effectively.
• Overseeing project budgets, managing risks and issues, and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Serving as the project representative in governance and steering committee meetings.
• Providing accurate and timely reports to stakeholders on project progress.
• Managing release processes to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Establishing and nurturing strong collaborative relationships as a trusted leader within the organization.

Required Skills and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrable project management expertise within large, complex organizations.
• Proven ability to lead project teams delivering high-quality results on schedule and budget, particularly in Agile environments.
• Experience collaborating with service managers to drive effective business and digital transformations.
• Proven track record managing vendors to provide efficient and quality solutions.
• Strong skills in stakeholder relationship building, both internally and externally.
• Understanding of public sector digital project delivery is advantageous.
• Proficiency in governance reporting, business case development using Treasury's Better Business Case approach, and using MS365 tools including Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Teams, along with project management tools such as FMIS and PowaPlanner.

About the Employer

Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, is dedicated to enhancing public trust in New Zealand's legal system. The organization fosters diversity and inclusion across gender identities, age groups, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Four weeks of holiday leave annually.
• Flexible working hours where applicable.
• Access to an online professional development portal.
• Participation in inclusive and proactive employee networks.
• Opportunities to develop a broad skill set and advance your career within diverse roles.

Salary and Application Details

The salary range for this role is between NZD 118,904 and 163,344 annually, depending on candidate skills and experience. Applications close on 14 August 2026; however, early review of applications and interviews will take place. For inquiries, contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz.