Digital & Data Programme Lead

- We have a diverse & collaborative environment that inspires lifelong learning 

- We offer hybrid working that enables work life balance + 5 weeks annual leave 

- We are focused on holistic wellbeing to support you to be your best self. 

This role can be based in either Auckland or Wellington 

Who we are: Ko Te Taurapa Tūhono tēnei  

Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the government agency charged with helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally. By supporting New Zealand businesses, we boost New Zealand's economy and reputation and help to share what's special about New Zealand with the rest of the world. 

We have an amazing permanent opportunity for someone who is passionate about digital project delivery and are looking to be part of a leadership team that makes a significant impact in the digital and data space! Join us and help shape the future! 

Please note: this role is internally known as ‘Programme & Operations Manager’  

What you'll be doing: Te whakamahere  

As the principal advisor to the General Manager Digital and Data, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing the entire Digital and Data work programme, ensuring that the programme of work is transparent, efficient, and are aligned with the organization’s goals. 

Your role will also be crucial in driving the success of digital and data initiatives - you will work closely with the Digital & Data Leadership team to ensure that projects are well-coordinated, dependencies identified, resourced and executed effectively and benefits realised.  

Your responsibilities will also include:  

- Digital Programme Oversight: maintain transparency of the total work programme to inform on prioritization, and report on progress. 

- Digital Project Management & Delivery: lead impactful digital projects from inception to completion, collaborating with different stakeholder teams to ensure successful project integration and to deliver lasting results.  

- Resource Management: Map resources, identify capacity constraints, and collaborate with Directors to develop future actions, through the use of Microsoft Project. 

- Managing Centralized Business Planning and Reporting, ensuring team alignment, developing business cases, and tracking metrics and investments in digital programmes. 

This role is ideal for those beginning their programme delivery journey or for Senior Digital Project Managers ready to advance their careers! 

What you'll need to be successful: Ō Pūkenga  

You will be experienced in leading and delivering digital or data projects, where you have helped drive innovation and efficiency, developed new methodologies and ways of working that help streamline operations. This would involve overseeing complex digital work programmes, reporting on progress and to organise future action planning. You will also have a strong background in understanding and have experience in working with different processes, systems, tools and technologies that aid the successful implementation of digital or data projects.  

You will also have meticulous attention to detail and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and you will feel at ease collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of projects.  You will be well versed in capacity planning and have experience in mapping out the resources required to ensure seamless project delivery, while identifying and resolving capacity constraints. 

Proven experience in implementing successful projects through change management and training would be advantageous. 

Why you’ll love working here | Nau mai ki Te Taurapa Tūhono   

NZTE is a truly global organisation, giving you a wonderful experience of working with different cultures with over a hundred countries as part of our everyday. We know that life is not all about work and flexible working at NZTE is standard practice. We will give you the right technology to allow you to work anywhere and balance your time. On top of this, we also offer 5 weeks annual leave so you can have that extra time in the year to enjoy what you love doing! 

Career development is another huge part of working at NZTE and we will help you with your aspirations and work with you to get you there – being a learning environment that encourages adventure and experimentation, what better place to grow your career! 

What's next: Teara ki tua  

This role is your opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our operations, driving change and fostering a culture of excellence. 

If you have the legal right to work in New Zealand and this role sounds like you, apply now to become the catalyst for our digital transformation.    For further information, please review the position description here.

Applications close Thursday 6th February 2025 at 11.59pm NZST. 

We believe Aotearoa is good for the world. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability.     

If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Specialist.