Position Description: Senior Programme Manager

Location: Whangarei, New Zealand

Duration: 12 months (negotiable)

Overview:

The Senior Programme Manager will play a pivotal role in leading a significant programme aimed at integrating multiple projects, stakeholders, and governance structures under a unified framework to revitalise the inner-city area of Whangarei, enhancing its appeal and functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Programme Development:
  • Lead the development and implementation of the programme, encompassing spatial planning and capital projects across multiple sites.
  • Ensure alignment of programme objectives with strategic goals and community needs.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Manage complex stakeholder relationships, including hapū, public sector bodies, agencies, Elected Members, Council staff, and the wider public.
  • Foster collaboration and consensus among stakeholders to achieve programme milestones and objectives.
• Project Alignment and Governance:
  • Align individual project activities within the programme to maximise synergies and minimise conflicts.
  • Implement robust programme governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant procurement policies and decision-making processes.
• Budget and Resource Management:
  • Manage programme budgets effectively, ensuring financial accountability and optimal resource allocation.
  • Monitor expenditure against budgetary constraints and seek efficiencies where possible.
• Risk and Issue Management:
  • Identify and mitigate programme risks and issues proactively.
  • Implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions to programme delivery.
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders and other relevant parties.
  • Communicate programme objectives, achievements, and challenges effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Proven experience in managing complex programmes involving spatial planning, capital projects, and stakeholder engagement within a public sector or similarly complex environment.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving positive outcomes through effective programme management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities and diverse stakeholder interests.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including hapū and community groups.
• Qualifications:
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in project management, urban planning, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Certification in programme or project management (e.g., PMP, PgMP, MSP) would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead a transformative programme that will have a significant impact on Whangarei's urban environment.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the revitalisation of community spaces and amenities.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications by 7^th October 2024 . Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Please email to chris.kourie@projectplus.co.nz

Or, for further information about this job, please contact:

Chris Kourie - Senior Consultant - IT

Email: chris.kourie@alphajobs.co.nz

Phone: 09 5225707