Senior Project Manager (Remote)

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.

Our Head office in Ngaaruawahiaa is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working.

The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.

About this role:

• We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Organisational Delivery Team. The role is about leading teams to deliver a technology upgrade which spans across multiple business units.

What I do?

• Support the implementation and management of portfolio, programme and project governance frameworks and development of appropriate reporting tools which deliver value.
• Define scope and objectives of projects and develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Provide guidance to the various stakeholders to devise effective and efficient approaches to achieve the project objectives aligned to strategy.

What I bring?

• You have at least five years’ Project Management experience in complex environments
• You have proven experience in delivering large scale technology projects
• You are a team player and have great people skills

Why join our team?

• We’re a flexible working organisation – yes this means you can work from home, but it’s also so much more than that, we encourage our people to work in ways that provide the best outcomes rather than measuring success by time spent at a desk.

Additional Information

Location: Ngaaruawahia

Hours of work: Full time, two-years fixed term, 40 hours per week

We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes a medical, alcohol and drug testing.

Submit your application today!