About the Company:
This an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant and impactful change within the New Zealand education system. Our client offers flexible working options, with the possibility to work remotely, ideally a hybrid model.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to support the curriculum and Assessment Change Programme. The national curriculum for schooling in New Zealand is undergoing a significant update, aiming to make it knowledge-rich, internationally comparable, and clear on the knowledge, skills, and evidence-based teaching practices students need from Years 0 to 13. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the redesign workstream contributing to the future of education in New Zealand.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible to supporting assigned teams to successfully deliver project plans and outcomes on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards. This is a hands-on role working on a critical project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop project variation documentation in line with the programme framework and required standards.
- Coordinate with and support the Programme Management Office (PMO) on programme administration, reporting, and updates.
- Support the Programme Schedule and ensure that effective reporting processes are in place.
- Facilitate team delivery by managing, eliminating, or escalating impediments that hinder progress toward achieving Increment Plan objectives.
- Identify and track project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints, ensuring they are properly captured and entered into appropriate registers.
- Develop and implement mitigation plans for risks and action plans for issues, monitoring all items through to resolution or closure.
- Lead and participate in team and programme meetings, driving alignment and communication across all stakeholders.
- Assist in managing supplier deliverables and contract management processes to ensure seamless delivery.
About You:
- Proven experience in project management, ideally within complex, multi-faceted programmes.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, templates, and frameworks.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage stakeholders.
- Experience in risk and issue management, with a proactive approach to identifying solutions.
- An understanding of the New Zealand education system and curriculum would be advantageous
- Government Sector experience.
- Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring all aspects of the project are well-documented and delivered on time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Janelle Wright on 027 920 7436 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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