Senior Project Manager

Momentum JobAdder ·www.momentum.co.nz

Location Auckland, N/A, New Zealand
Work type Hybrid
Salary NZD 120 - 140 / hour
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
IT & Business Transformation
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Auckland | Hybrid | Contract to June 2027 | ASAP Start | Government Sector

This is a substantive delivery role at the heart of a large government technology programme. You will be managing three active squads, tight deadlines, and a complex stakeholder map, so if you thrive when the work is genuinely challenging, read on.

The Role
A well-known central government agency is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery across three squads under the PEGA Centre of Excellence. Working closely with the Platform Lead, you will coordinate a busy backlog covering platform operations, a privacy upgrade across the Registers ecosystem, and various system changes.

Day-to-day you will:
  • Own and manage quarterly work plans across three delivery squads
  • Develop and maintain delivery plans for two significant programme workstreams
  • Navigate governance forums, vendor relationships, and multi-agency stakeholder groups
  • Keep delivery on track across technical, business, and change management dimensions
  • Operate across strategic and tactical levels, from roadmap planning to sprint-level coordination
What You'll Bring

Must-haves:
  • Proven experience delivering complex enterprise technology projects in large organisations
  • Hands-on experience with PEGA or a comparable enterprise workflow/BPM platform
  • Comfortable in hybrid delivery models with technical dependencies, environments, and releases
  • Strong track record working with architects, developers, BAs, product owners, and vendors
  • Skilled at managing multi-agency stakeholder relationships with discretion and confidence
Highly regarded:
  • Background in government, regulatory, privacy, or customer-facing service environments
  • Experience in data, privacy, or customer care programmes
  • Ability to get up to speed fast and deliver under tight timeframes
Why This Role
This is not a role for someone who wants to manage from a distance. You will be in the thick of meaningful public sector delivery, working on systems that affect New Zealanders directly. Based in Auckland with hybrid working on offer, the contract runs through to the end of June 2027 with an immediate start for the right person.

How to Apply
Apply ASAP or reach out directly to Bruce Batters at Momentum Consulting. 

To be considered for this role, you must hold New Zealand working rights. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Senior Project Manager role?
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Where is the Senior Project Manager job located?
The Senior Project Manager role with Momentum JobAdder is based in Auckland, NZ. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Project Manager role remote?
Yes — the Senior Project Manager position at Momentum JobAdder is hybrid. Candidates based in NZ are preferred.
What does the Senior Project Manager role pay?
Momentum JobAdder lists the Senior Project Manager role at NZD 120–140 per hour.
Is the Senior Project Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Momentum JobAdder.
What experience level is the Senior Project Manager role?
The Senior Project Manager position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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