Senior Project Manager

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About the role | Mō te mahiWe are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead two priority initiatives that will strengthen NHC’s physical security, customer insight capability and operational resilience. This role is a fixed-term opportunity until the end of June 2027.Reporting to the Manager, Programme Delivery, you will lead the Physical Security Uplift and the migration from InMoment XI to Qualtrics XM. You will manage both initiatives from planning through to implementation and operational handover, bringing together business, technical and specialist resources to deliver secure, sustainable outcomes. You will provide clear oversight of delivery, risks and dependencies, while ensuring sponsors have the information needed to make timely decisions.Key responsibilities include: Lead both initiatives through planning, delivery, cutover and operational handover within agreed scope, timeframes and budget. Develop integrated delivery plans, milestones, budgets, dependencies and governance reporting. Oversee immediate CCTV improvements and discovery for a future CCTV and card access solution. Deliver the Qualtrics XM implementation and migration from InMoment XI while maintaining continuity of customer feedback and reporting. Coordinate internal specialists and external vendors, ensuring delivery requirements, responsibilities and acceptance criteria are clear. Manage project risks, assurance and operational readiness, escalating significant issues, decisions and trade-offs early. Skills & Experience| Ngā pukenga me ngā wheakoTo be successful in this role you will bring: At least five years’ experience leading complex business and technology projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and significant delivery risk. Experience delivering a SaaS implementation, platform migration, system replacement or technology-enabled business change. Strong project governance, planning, risk and financial management skills, including clear reporting and timely escalation. Experience managing data migration, integration, testing, cutover and transition to operational ownership. Experience coordinating business and technical specialists and managing vendor-led delivery or external implementation partners. The ability to work effectively with executive sponsors, business owners and vendors to support decisions and deliver practical outcomes. Sound judgement and adaptability, with the ability to lead concurrent initiatives and surface risks and trade-offs in an evolving environment. What’s in it for you? | Nōu te rourou Competitive salary (including 3.5% superannuation) 4 weeks annual leave Commitment to your professional development Wellbeing fund | Access to inhouse Wellness Coach Hybrid working environment IT home bundle Why NHC Toka Tū Ake is a great place to workNatural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is an Aotearoa (NZ) Crown entity that invests in natural hazard research and education as well as providing natural hazard insurance to residential property owners.NHC Toka Tū Ake mission is to reduce the impact on people and property when a natural hazard occurs while administering the natural hazard fund.Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we engage with homeowners, stakeholders and with communities, every day. Connection – hononga Curiosity – māhirahira Confidence – māiaHe aha te mea nui o te au – he tāngata he tāngata he tāngataWhat is the most important thing in the world; it is people, it is people, it is people.Our commitment is a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know our culture thrives when we get this right.We make a difference for all New Zealanders and strive to increasingly reflect the diversity of communities we serve by including and valuing perspectives from all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, age, accessibility needs, sexual orientation, and national origin. How to apply | Me pēhea te whakauruFor a more detailed understanding of the position or if you're ready to apply, please visit our Careers website by clicking Apply. If you have any questions about the role or require further information or assistance, please contact us at recruitment@naturalhazards.govt.nzApplications close Wednesday 30 September 3036 at 5:00pm. Note: While we acknowledge that AI can be helpful, we want your application to represent you. Please ensure your CV and cover letter reflect your own voice and experiences.Applications sent via email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this advertisement early.

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