Project Manager

Fixed Term Contract

ASAP start to end of June 2026 + Extensions

Wellington Based

Flexible working options

Job Reference JAA6495

 

The Opportunity:

 

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage a public consultation process for a government priority programme up until the end of June 2026. Looking for candidates with experience managing public consultation or similar policy or engagement related projects. There may also be the opportunity to work on other projects across the programme and contribute to improving wider programme communications and engagement.

 

What you’ll bring:

 

·       Experienced project manager with experience managing public consultation and similar stakeholder engagement projects

·       Experience and understanding of the policy change process

·       A mix of policy and project management experience would be ideal

·       Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience

·       Submissions analysis experience

·       Comfortable operating in ambiguity with a strong delivery focus

·       Machinery of government and a strong understanding of public sector processes

·       Experience working on corporate or finance aspects projects would also be beneficial but not essential

·       Wider programme communications and stakeholder engagement experience would also be beneficial but not essential

·       Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal are essential  

This is a fixed term contract to the end of June 2026 with likely extensions to September 2026 and possibly April 2027. ASAP start.

The role is based in Wellington and ideally will be full time but there is flexibility to consider a 0.8 FTE. There are flexible working options with the ability to WFH 1-2 days per week depending on programme requirements.

Apply Now:
If this sounds like you or you would like more information please apply directly to this advert with an updated CV and a short cover letter quoting job reference JAA6495. Please direct any queries to info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz