About the role

We are seeking a senior-level Project Manager to deliver a significant, enterprise-scale programme within New Zealand’s central government sector. This is a 12-month fixed term position. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end leadership on projects that span digital transformation, business change, and data-focused technology solutions within the centralised government sector. 

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the full delivery lifecycle for major, high-profile projects within a public sector setting
• Build and manage effective relationships with government stakeholders, including agencies with compliance, regulatory, and data governance priorities
• Oversee key aspects of data-focused technology solutions as well as business change initiatives
• Coordinate project delivery across multiple teams, including IT, business, and data units
• Ensure successful delivery in line with agreed objectives, budgets, timelines, and risk profiles
• Manage project reporting, documentation, and governance to a high standard
• Foster enterprise-level collaboration, stakeholder communication, and knowledge sharing

About You:
• Senior experience delivering complex projects in central government or the wider public sector in New Zealand
• Strong track record managing multi-agency, enterprise-wide stakeholders, with emphasis on compliance, regulation, and data governance
• Skilled communicator who can influence and collaborate with executives, regulatory bodies, and diverse technical and business teams
• Background in significant projects involving digital transformation, business change, or technology-driven data solutions (experience with data-focused projects is a bonus)
• Evidence of success delivering complex, high risk, or remediation projects with public sector impact
• Excellent organisation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities
• NZ work authorisation and availability to work onsite in Christchurch

If you’re ready to contribute to a high-impact central government programme and bring strong delivery focus to the team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or email Narna at narna@potentia.co.nz.