New Zealand Job Openings

University of Otago

Project Manager - Transformation and Improvement

Dunedin

August 28, 2024


TRANSFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT DIVISION
  • Great people and a collaborative culture.
  • Family friendly employer + on-site childcare providers.
  • Open to flexible work arrangements - achieve a true work / life balance.
  • Nationally acclaimed project management practices, with skills taught on job.
  • A recognised industry leader in the profession, with great career progression potential, both internally and externally.
Mō te tīma / About our Team
In this role, you’ll be working closely with the Web Transformation project team, and the Web Experience team. Together, we are focussed on improving the University website, as well as the supporting web capabilities, to provide an effective, engaging user experience. We are highly collaborative, user-centred and solution-oriented.
Change, innovation, and improvement are our focus. We help the University community to work and study in an excellent organisation. Our aim is to support the University's success by refining its approach to managing projects on a large scale. We make sure we do the right projects, and those projects are done right.
Te Mahi / The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex and medium to large-scale projects from planning through to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects deliver the required outputs and meet client objectives. You’ll be pivotal in managing all aspects of the project lifecycle to achieve successful outcomes and exceed client expectations.
Skills and Experience / Kā Pūkeka me Kā Wheako
To excel in this role, you will have:
  • A relevant qualification in project management, IT, or business (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).
  • Significant experience in project management.
  • Be skilled in project management methodologies and tools, including scoping, planning, and monitoring.
  • Strong analytical abilities, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
While not essential, it would be ideal to have extensive project management experience in large or complex organisations, proven leadership skills, experience in procurement and contract management, and a solid understanding of change management methodologies. Experience with web / content projects would be well received.
Further Details / Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term position until June 2026, located in Dunedin.
The appointment range is $90,165 to $98,515 per annum. Top of the range is $106,863.
Applications from candidates with Māori and Pacific backgrounds or strong competencies in these areas are warmly encouraged.
We offer a competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here: Employee Benefits

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
For further information regarding the role please contact Alexander Heyes, via the below contact details.
Application/Tono
Applications quoting reference number 2401380 will close on Thursday, 12 September 2024.
Applications will be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

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