Project Manager/Workstream Lead - Safe, Positive & Inclusive - FTC - Wellington
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Central Wellington location with opportunity to WFH 1-2 days a week
- Fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2026
- Salary range $141,145–$156,827 (pro rata), based on skills and experience
Bring your senior project, leadership and HR experience to a programme of work dedicated to enhancing our trusted organisation.
Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
In December2022, Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission conducted an independent review into the culture of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. As part of the review, recommendations were made to support a positive and inclusive environment for its people resulting in the creation of the Eke Taumata Programme.
Reporting to the Programme Manager of Eke Taumata, the Project Manager/Workstream Lead is responsible for leading a programme of work for the Safe, Positive and Inclusive Workstream. Along with a team, you will embed our new Code of Conduct/Te Tikanga Whanonga with a comprehensive suite of supporting policies that clearly outline the expected standards of behaviour and conduct of all levels of staff at Fire and Emergency New Zealand. This will include the development of an education programme and suite of supporting guidance that supports managers to appropriately respond to and address inappropriate behaviour and conduct. The workstream will also be giving affect to our newly launched Diversity and Inclusion Strategy with two system level projects already underway.
Leverage your expertise in Human Resources and project delivery to embed our Code of Conduct / Te Tikanga Whanonga, develop practical guidance for managers to address inappropriate behaviour and conduct, and drive system-level projects through from our Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
This is a fixed term position from ASAP through to 30 June 2026.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:
You will be an experienced senior project manager, who can provide oversight while delivering multiple concurrent projects within the programme of work. You will have a proactive and people- centred approach with the ability to apply project methodologies to a broad programme of work and will be comfortable working to deadlines. Running on a high trust model, where you can build and foster positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, you will have strong accountability to manage the teams and your own workload, while maintaining clear communication with the wider team.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have:
- Proven experience embedding foundational documents that shape and support organisational culture.
- Expertise in developing comprehensive guidance and educational programmes to equip leaders in effectively addressing HR-related matters in line with our policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, engaging and facilitating collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong delivery focus, with the ability to work at pace and meet key milestones.
- Excellent stakeholder management, clear communication and writing skills.
- Prior experience managing a team and including effective delegation and workload prioritisation.
- Experience in HR disciplines is desirable
The salary range for this role is $141,145 - $156,827 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.
Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- Kia Tika - We Do the Right Thing
- Manaakitanga - We Serve and Support
- Whanaungatanga - We Are Better Together
- Auahatanga - We Strive to Improve
Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.
If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz. Please note, applications sent via email and unsolicited approaches from agencies will not be accepted.
Applications close Thursday 3 July 2025
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.