Senior Project Manager

Role overview

This is a permanent, Christchurch-based opportunity to take charge of business-critical technology delivery within a large New Zealand organisation that is driving a wide-ranging transformation agenda. The position sits in a fast-moving enterprise environment where your work will directly support business performance and change initiatives.

What the role involves

You will be responsible for leading important business and technology projects across multiple internal streams. Working closely with senior leaders and delivery teams, you will turn strategic priorities into workable delivery plans and guide projects from start to finish. The role calls for a practical, hands-on project leader who can manage schedules, allocate resources, monitor dependencies, handle risks, and keep stakeholders informed throughout delivery.

Stakeholder and delivery focus

A key part of the job is engaging confidently with executive and senior stakeholders, ensuring project outcomes remain aligned with business goals. You will operate in lean teams, so you should be comfortable taking ownership across both leadership and delivery tasks without relying on dedicated project coordination support.

Experience sought

The client is looking for someone with a strong background in senior project delivery, particularly across technology-enabled business initiatives. Experience with ERP platforms and complex business operations is important, along with a solid grasp of how business processes fit together. Strong organisation, governance discipline, and a delivery-first mindset are all essential.

Eligibility and location

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and must already be based in Christchurch.

Additional information

This role is being offered through a specialist IT recruitment agency focused on permanent and contract roles across Christchurch, Auckland, and the wider New Zealand technology sector.

If you are a Kiwi returning from overseas, the agency welcomes expressions of interest from people planning to relocate back to New Zealand.

How to proceed

Interested candidates should submit an application through the provided application process.