Project Manager | Wellington City

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team on a fixed-term basis for two years. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the Te Au Reka programme - one of the most significant transformations underway for the courts of Aotearoa New Zealand.

In this role, you will primarily support the Change and Engagement team, with a strong focus on enabling organisational readiness, including learning and development initiatives alongside project management delivery. You will contribute to embedding sustainable change across the courts, ensuring people are equipped, confident, and ready for new ways of working.

You will be part of a high-performing team of project managers, working collectively to shape and deliver outcomes across the programme. Together, you will provide input into programme-wide planning, scheduling, and delivery, contributing to the successful management of the Te Au Reka programme.

This is an exciting chance to be part of something truly meaningful, transforming how justice services are delivered, improving access to justice, and leaving a lasting legacy for New Zealanders. You'll work at scale, navigate complexity, and collaborate with passionate people committed to making a real difference.

You will:

• Provide project management and coordination for change, engagement, and learning outcomes
• work alongside fellow Project Managers to contribute to programme planning, scheduling, and delivery alignment
• collaborate closely with Change and Engagement specialists, business stakeholders, and delivery teams
• manage project budgets, risks, and issues, escalating when required
• represent your workstream in governance and stakeholder forums
• provide clear, timely, and insightful reporting
• build strong, trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

We're looking for a seasoned Project Manager who brings both delivery expertise and a strong appreciation for change and engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• proven project management experience in large and complex organisations
• experience leading project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, particularly in an Agile context
• the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-project / programme environment
• collaborative experience working with managers to drive business and digital change, improving business outcomes
• a strong ability to build and maintain effective business relationships, internally and externally.

You will also be comfortable using tools such as ADO, FMIS, Microsoft Project Online, and Microsoft Teams, and experienced in developing detailed business cases and delivery artefacts.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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:

• 22 days 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 remuneration band for this role is $112,766 to $154,680 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role.

Tono mai/Apply

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Tuesday 7 July; however, we will be reviewing CVs 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 and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line.

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