Head of Enterprise PMO

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Shape the future of MBIE’s  project pipeline by providing strategic oversight and direction across a diverse portfolio of business, digital and technology initiatives.
• Leverage your deep project delivery expertise to lead high-performing teams and drive successful outcomes, make a positive impact and release benefits  in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Wellington-based permanent role with a salary starting from $216,873 including KiwiSaver + Wellness benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We’re looking for a seasoned and strategic leader to step into the role of Head of Enterprise Portfolio Management Office at MBIE. This is a pivotal role that supports the delivery of high-impact business, digital and technology projects across the organisation.

You’ll lead a team of professionals across business analysis, testing, functional consulting, and project planning, ensuring that MBIE’s  initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively. You’ll also play a key role in shaping and maintaining our enterprise-wide portfolio management practices and governance, helping to align project delivery with MBIE’s strategic goals.

This role is ideal for someone with strong  project delivery experience, preferably with a technology and digital capability, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for building capability and driving continuous improvement in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead and support the delivery of business, digital and technology projects across MBIE
•    Oversee the development and implementation of portfolio management standards and practices including benefit realisation and execution
•    Manage and grow capability across key delivery disciplines including business analysis, testing, and planning
•    Partner with the Chief Technology and Security Officer to ensure alignment with MBIE’s digital strategy
•    Monitor and report on the progress and performance of the technology project pipeline
•    Support resource planning and workforce optimisation across short, medium, and long-term initiatives including succession planning and capability building for the future
•    Foster a strong community of practice and continuous improvement culture

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

 We’re looking for someone who brings:

•    Proven experience leading business,digital and ICT project delivery in a large, complex environment
•    Strong understanding of systems implementation, upgrades, and digital transformation
•    Experience in risk and benefit management, and solving complex problems under pressure
•    Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple disciplines
•    A strategic mindset with the ability to align delivery with long-term technology trends
•    Understanding of capability building, workforce and resource planning
•    Experience with standard setting, managing vendors and governance
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications and Requirements

•    Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in ICT, business, or a related field
•    Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
•    Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
•    Willingness to undergo a credit check (due to financial delegations)

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17535 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Friday the 18th of July 2025