This is a highly visible role requiring sound judgement, strong delivery focus, and the ability to contribute beyond execution into planning and shaping work in a complex environment.
Every week, around 1.4 million New Zealanders count on MSD for income support and services to connect with work, housing and better lives for their families.
Our Technology group provides the technologies, innovation and expertise that enable MSD staff and partners to deliver these essential services, today and into the future.
We’re driving a once in a lifetime transformation of services for New Zealanders. The group is a key enabler of this change bringing together strategic thinkers, technology specialists and delivery leaders to design solutions and deliver change while keeping vital services running reliably every day.
As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-impact technology initiatives across MSD’s evolving technology landscape.
This role spans a diverse portfolio of work, including delivering enhancements across legacy systems, as well as supporting the transition to modern platforms such as Salesforce and other emerging technologies. You will operate across a mix of priorities, including ministerial initiatives, service improvements, and broader change initiatives.
Working across multiple workstreams, you will provide strong delivery leadership while also contributing to how work is shaped, planned, and sequenced across the wider programme of activity.
We have multiple 12-month fixed term roles available that are based in our Wellington National office.
Examples of Initiatives include:
Key responsibilities include:
We’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Diverse perspectives strengthen our mahi, and we value the unique contributions everyone brings to the team.
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We’re looking for a Senior IT Project Manager who combines strong delivery expertise with the ability to influence how work is planned and executed across a complex and evolving delivery environment.
You bring a proven track record delivering large-scale technology initiatives and are comfortable working across multiple workstreams with competing priorities, established governance, and a high degree of stakeholder engagement.
You are equally confident leading delivery as you are contributing to forward planning, helping shape how work is sequenced, aligned, and delivered across a broader programme of activity.
You will also bring:
A copy of the position can be found here. Senior Project Manager position description.
We expect to appoint this position up to $177,433 however a salary offer will be based on the preferred candidates’ skills and experience and our team relativities.
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period.
Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
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