Project Manager - Programme Lifecycle

• Embrace this opportunity to focus on the management of programme lifecycle projects
• Permanent, full-time position
• Based in Te Awamutu

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free health and life insurance for permanent kaimahi.
• For permanent kaimahi, four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed remotely.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

As Project Manager – Programme Lifecycle, your role within the team will be to support the oversight of the planning, tracking and performance of programme lifecycle processes for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

The role is also focused on:

• Providing project management expertise to oversee and integrate new programme offerings into the business effectively through ensuring business readiness and managing change in alignment of the values, operational and strategic direction and goals of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA).
• Provide business case writing expertise and lead the compilation and review of programme business case documents.
• Review the programme lifecycle process from the Mix of Provision to evaluation with key stakeholders to identify key areas of improvement.

Mōu | About you

The ideal person will have:

• Proven portfolio, programme and/or project management experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to build strong, credible relationships quickly
• Deep understanding of aspects related to tertiary education programme lifecycle
• Demonstrate exemplary analytical capability that not only enables sound decision making, but also aids in identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Strengths in report writing and presentation
• Proven experience with Better Business Case methodology an advantage

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | Apply today!

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations? Apply now

Applications close on Monday 28^th April

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz