Are you a seasoned PMO leader ready to drive one of New Zealand’s most impactful public sector transformations?

My client is seeking a high-performing PMO Lead to oversee and coordinate delivery governance for one of its flagship Programmes. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in a multi-year initiative that will modernise legacy systems, streamline processes, and significantly improve the employee experience across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead a tailored PMO framework suited to the public sector context
• Oversee integrated programme planning, scheduling, dependencies, and resource management
• Drive risk, issue, and change control processes; support assurance and Gateway readiness
• Deliver high-quality reporting and strategic insights to governance and senior leadership
• Manage document control, financial oversight, vendor tracking, and key programme forums
• Lead a team of project professionals to ensure successful programme delivery

• 7+ years in senior PMO or programme roles, ideally within government or large public sector settings
• Direct experience in HRIS, Payroll, or major ERP implementations
• Proven knowledge of PPM methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) — certifications preferred
• Expertise in assurance preparation, governance, stakeholder management, and reporting
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for varied audiences
• Strong leadership, planning, documentation, and collaboration skills

• Familiarity with NZ Government frameworks (e.g., NZ Procurement Rules, Treasury IMS)
• Experience managing vendor delivery in a managed service environment
• Change management knowledge (e.g., Prosci ADKAR model)