Project Manager
Job Description
We’re seeking the support of a strategic and collaborative Project Manager to join our team in a full-time fixed term position for six months from February – August 2025. We are open to applications from candidates in any New Zealand location.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a much-loved national charity on its pro-equity journey. Have a direct impact on future generations and help to shape the future of our service by leading multiple projects, with a key focus on service delivery.
Projects Include Our New Nurse Prescribing Service And The Expansion Of Our 24/7 PlunketLine Service. These Projects Are Already Underway So You Will Be Able To Hit The Ground Running And Work In Partnership To Enable Delivery Of Agreed Outcomes, On Time, To Budget And To Agreed Quality Standards. Work Alongside One Other Project Manager To
- create and manage a project schedule and work plan
- monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
- identify risks to project implementation and develop strategies to minimise these
- measure performance to identify areas for improvement.
He k?rero m?u | About you
We are looking for someone with strong project management experience, working with vendors, strategic partners and internal stakeholders. You will bring an industry recognised Project Management Certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly develop and maintain quality internal and external relationships. Report writing and the facilitation of meetings will also be talents of yours.
You Will Also Be/have
- Comfortable with both waterfall and agile delivery approaches
- Outstanding stakeholder management experience at all levels
- Thorough understanding of Project Management Frameworks
- Experience managing cross functional teams and vendor delivery
- Well-developed leadership, communication and influencing skills – both written and verbal
- Experience in social or health services is desirable
Ng? ?huatanga kei a m?tou | What we offer
If You’re Seeking To Work For An Organisation That Values Improving Society, Join Us At Wh?nau ?whina Plunket. In Line With Our Values, We Believe In Caring For Our People. To Support Your Wellbeing And Ongoing Professional Growth, We Offer
- ‘Well Health Day’: the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day
- Flexible working policy that will support harmonious work and life balance
- Retail discounts
- Fitness Passport – a discounted subscription to health and fitness facilitates in your local community
Me p?hea te tuku tono | How to apply
To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to www.plunket.org.nz/careers. For specific questions, please contact [email protected].
Applications close 31st January 2025. Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.
He?huanui oranga mo ng??mokopuna?whakatipuranga?roto?i ng? hapori heke iho,?heke iho
Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come
Wh?nau ?whina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of p?pi, tamariki and their wh?nau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident wh?nau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities – If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.
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