Senior Project Manager

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Project Manager – High Profile Court Hearings

Two-year, fixed-term, fulltime

Wellington based

Te whiwhinga mahi/The opportunity

In this Senior Project Manager role, you will manage the work programmes to support high-profile court events which have significant public interest. You will lead and work collaboratively with people across all levels of the Ministry, the Judiciary, and our vendors. 

To be successful in the role, you will have a proven track record of working in fast paced and frequently changing environments to lead cross-functional teams. You will be highly skilled in managing timelines and delivering projects that meet high-quality standards.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and experience

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have: 

• Experience in a complex multi-stakeholder environment using structured programme and project practices
• The ability to exercise sound judgement, organisational awareness, and political sensitivity
• Strong analytical thinking skills with a flexible attitude enabling you to turn your hand to doing what needs to be done.

 Ko wai mātou/Who we are   

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. 
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.  

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The band structure for this position is J9, $128,129 – $179,192 and the appointing salary will be between $128,129 - $166,062

Tono mai/How to Apply

To learn more and to apply for this role, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.  

Applications close on 12 March 2025 however we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and may invite candidates to interview before the close date.