Senior Project Manager – Contract (Wellington)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of an ongoing project in Wellington, guiding it through implementation, post‑go‑live support and final close‑out. This is a contract position running until December 2026, focused on a non‑technical, legislation‑enactment initiative that will affect people, processes, practices and systems across multiple agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for an inflight project and deliver it to successful completion.
• Manage the implementation phase, coordinate post‑go‑live support and oversee project close‑out activities.
• Lead cross‑agency engagement and ensure alignment of stakeholders.
• Conduct extensive consultation with internal and external parties to capture requirements and drive adoption.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget and risks, reporting progress to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, preferably on legislation enactment projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead implementation and post‑implementation support.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across government and external organisations.
• Experience working in a non‑technical project environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Contract until December 2026 with competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact public‑sector project in Wellington.
• Supportive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity.