PMO Lead

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Do you thrive in complex situations where you have to problem solve?
• Are you passionate about building efficient systems and driving results?
• Bring your PMO, assurance, and risk expertise to deliver results that matter and support the PMO Delivery Portfolio.
• Full time permanent role | Wellington Central location
• Salary: $132,417 - $160,472 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

The Portfolio Management Office (PMO) supports MBIE to effectively lead projects and programmes, establish standards, manage governance, lift capability, and provide a community of best practice. We support all of MBIE to effectively lead projects, establish standards, lift capability and provide a community of best practice with the focus being on: 

• Oversight of approved projects including allocation of resourcing and oversight of stakeholder engagement frameworks, project performance, project and portfolio reporting, pipeline planning, risk and issue management. 
• Improvement focus including project management standards and practices, development of project management capability, risk, issue, benefits tracking and dependency management and undertaking post project reviews with a view to continuous improvement.
   

We are a collaborative team excited about exploring new opportunities for meaningful business engagement. Our PMO plays a crucial role in ensuring that our teams have the best opportunity for consistently successful delivery.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The PMO Lead reports to the Manager of Portfolio Management Office (PMO) in the Strategy, Technology and Security branch. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our project delivery framework and governance lifecycle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to:  

• Lead and ensure compliance to Delivery and Governance Framework practices across MBIE.
• Provide specialist expertise, strategic advice and support in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M) governance, assurance, and project standards and practices.
• Continuously evaluate projects to ensure they are meeting MBIE standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.
• Provide effective strategic advice about quality assurance and governance processes and practices.
• Champion robust quality assurance and practices, keeping projects on track and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and foster a collaborative environment.

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

• A seasoned professional with at least 5+ years of experience in PMO environment, handling complex projects and multi-vendor stakeholders.
  
• Experience establishing a high performing PMO assurance function 
  
• Proven track record of leading and operating within a PMO environment.
  
• Possess strong leadership qualities and experience designing, implementing, and overseeing project, programme, and portfolio governance groups.
  
• Hold relevant project and/or programme management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMI, Agile).
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence a variety of audiences.
  

Prerequisites:
 

• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. 
  
• The ability to gain and maintain a national security clearance as required.(Check:  https://protectivesecurity.govt.nz/personnel-security/clearances/eligibility-tool/ )  

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:

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When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Roxana Anderson at roxana.anderson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17847 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Tuesday, 29th July 2025