The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

• Drive the work to complete the Implementation Business Case to modernise our Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Capability
• Be part of a transformational work programme in an organisation that values knowledge, as a critical enabler
• Wellington based – Fixed term role for 6 months (with a potential of extension if business case approved)

Excellent role to showcase your project management skills and work with an experienced and engaged business owner!

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project managing the development of the ECM Implementation business project and associated deliverables.

This role requires functional mastery in project planning and execution, stakeholder management, risk management, financial management, benefits management, reporting and documentation, to ensure successful project outcomes.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $124,674 - $168, 676 per annum total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% Kiwi Saver employer contribution. The midpoint is $146,675 – We expect to hire depending on your level of experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you are experienced with the following skills and experience:

• We’re looking for someone with experience in or affinity for managing business change projects with a significant data or information component
• You’ll have a number of years (8+) of successful project delivery of complex projects
• You'll be a natural collaborator - collaborating well with peers and contributing to a better project management practice.
• Ability to empathise with the business is a must.
• Must be able to demonstrate that they are outcome oriented, and meet timelines and deliverables/objectives required within budget.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email Tracy.Parsons@mfat.govt.nz.

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 31 October 2025.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.