Full timeSalary + KiwiSaver, Wellbeing & Childcare SubsidyWe are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised, flexible Project ManagerJoin this small high performing team delivering the new C-130J aircraft to New ZealandFixed term to June 2026Ko wai matou I Who we areWe are the Government's lead civilian advisor on defence. We also purchase major equipment which becomes a capability when it is used by those in service of the New Zealand Defence Force.Mo te tunga I About the roleCalling all Project Managers, come join our Future Air Mobility Capability (FAMC) project.You will be based in Defence House, Wellington supporting the Project Team that is delivering the replacement C-130J-30 aircraft to the New Zealand Government. You will be accountable to the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leader and become part of an existing Integrated Project Team at an exciting time in the project as we seek to bring the new capability home.We want to know about the skills and experience. To be successful we have listed the role requirements below:Being an integral part of the full FAMC Integrated Project Team, contributing and participating in all IPT activities as applicable.Manage, report and control the project finances.Control the project schedule, driving delivery against the schedule and undertaking any reporting and follow up activities required.Co-ordination, liaison and support of all project personnel.Controlling, updating and reporting on the project risks.Generating board reports.Certifying and approving project expenses in accordance with the issued delegation.We ask all our people to undertake a commitment to doing their part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Maori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by actively striving to build te ao Maori capability into our day-to-day work.We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic person who is a self-starter and who will make the most of being part of a small high-performing team delivering a key asset to the New Zealand people. Ideally you will have PRINCE2, PMP or some formal project management qualification and have experience managing projects. We will be looking for someone with strong communication and relationship management skills and sound administration ability. You will be highly organised, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.You don't have to tick every box. If the role sounds like you and you meet most of the criteria please apply.Utu a-Tau I Salary and BenefitsThe anticipated starting salary range for this role is $118K-140K. Appointment will be based on skills and experience.We have a great range of benefits including:Flexible working that supports the individual, the team and the organisationContributions towards childcare for children up to age 14Eyewear subsidyKiwiSaver contribution on top of remunerationA range of employee led networks you can joinThe Ministry of Defence is committed to welcoming every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age and background and encourages people to be themselves at work.Please note:Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance. For this role it means candidates must have been a New Zealand citizen for at least 10 years.Alternatively, you must hold a NZ Resident Visa or a NZ Permanent Resident Visa, and have been a citizen of the UK, Canada, USA or Australia, for at least the past 10 years.Please direct any queries regarding this role to ****** we will however, not consider applications emailed to this address.Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 10th March 2024Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
