Senior Project Manager, Te Au Reka | Wellington City

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Permanent, Full Time 

Wellington Based 

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders 

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in, and interact with, courts and tribunals. This new digital case management system will help modernise the administration of justice in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will replace highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based processes, transforming the way people access and experience justice in New Zealand.  

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme, spanning courts and tribunals nationwide. In delivering Te Au Reka we're challenging traditional norms in search of more innovative ways of working. We explore, learn and adapt to overcome hurdles and take advantage of opportunities. We are a high functioning and collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment, motivated by the significance of this work and supporting each other to get it done. Te Au Reka is a game-changer and we care deeply about making it a success. 

This is where you come in. We'll be implementing Te Au Reka over the next few years and are looking for people to be part of our team. 

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager role sits within the ‘Digital and Information Team' for Te Au Reka, reporting directly to the Director, Digital and Information. They will provide project management to the Te Au Reka teams demonstrating effective project management methodologies to align technical outcomes to business objectives. Initial focus for this role will be to deliver the end-to-end outcome for the data and reporting deliverable, including downstream and upstream considerations, delivering the requirements across multiple business groups and working closely with our vendors to develop detailed technical designs which ensures the business need is delivered.

To be successful in the Senior Project Manager role you will be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all parties including the wider Te Au Reka team, the Ministry, the Judiciary, and our vendors. You will have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines while being adaptive to change, and delivering projects that meets the needs of the business and end-users.

Ō pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience 

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have: 

Education / professional qualifications, technical skills and work experience

• Professional qualification or equivalent knowledge, skill and experience in Project or Programme Management, or other related field.
• Experience in a complex multi-stakeholder environment using structured programme and project practices.
• Able to read, understand and interpret complex documents, including detailed technical design, and business information and align them to the business outcome.
• Able to exercise sound judgement, organisational awareness and political sensitivity to the outcomes being delivered and the impact to end users.
• Able to influence others with strong relationship management skills, including building and maintaining a range of effective internal and external business relationships and networks, and working with key stakeholders.
• Experience in managing a co-design or complex iterative consultation process.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where you are required to influence and respond to changing needs and priorities.
• Well-developed written and oral communication and editing skills.
• Ability to successfully organise work, prioritise, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
• Analytical thinker who has a flexible attitude that enables them to turn their hand to doing what needs to be done.
• A team player, willing to contribute as necessary to deliver programme and project outcomes of a high standard, and to drive the increasing maturity of the Ministry's delivery functions.
• Welcome and value diversity and contribute to an inclusive working environment where differences are acknowledged and respected.

A sound understanding of the machinery of government and experience in Te Reo Māori would be advantageous. 

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. 

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.  

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary 

The salary range for this role is between $129,129 - $167,062 with the likely appointing salary between $129,129 – $161,226 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply 

To learn more and to apply for this role, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.  

Applications close on 12 June 2025 however we will be reviewing CV's as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.  

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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