Programme Operations Specialist

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Join Vector and make a difference for the world your community and yourself. Whatever your role youll help tackle global challenges while improving the lives of 1.7 million Aucklanders.

The role

On offer: a rare opportunity to drive a culture of continuous improvement and support our transition to a directive PMO ensuring the right systems and analytics are in place to support governance decision-making processes and data quality standards.

The Programme Operations Specialist supports the efficient and effective delivery of programmes and projects by utilising systems and tools coordinating governance activities maintaining documentation standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role ensures alignment with PMO frameworks facilitates clear communication and reporting and assists project teams throughout the entire delivery lifecycle.

Youll play a key part in maintaining the integrity of programme data promoting operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through the application of LEAN and Kaizen principles. By championing standardisation ensuring compliance with PMO processes and supporting the adoption of tools and frameworks the Programme Operations Specialist contributes to the delivery of high-quality outcomes and enhanced stakeholder engagement across the business whilst supporting a higher level of collaboration cross-functional engagement and team-based decision-making.

Who are we looking for

We envision youll have:

• A qualification or comparable experience in business administration project management information management or similar
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools including Project Online MS Teams Outlook and document management systems
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to engage and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to monitor data quality identify issues and support resolution processes
• A sound understanding of governance frameworks and practices compliance processes and project lifecycle stages. Previous experience supporting programme or project delivery teams within a PMO environment is ideal
• Experience in applying continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN principles and Kaizen practices is a bonus.

Youll also be effective working in Agile and Value Stream environments collaborating effectively face-to-face.

Why us

Whether its the opportunity to work on challenges on a truly global scale in collaboration with leading technology firms or to build a legacy for Auckland and New Zealand through your work; or perhaps to work in an innovative and transformative sector or our commitment to supporting your development theres a myriad of reasons to choose a career with Vector.

We also offer:

• A fun flexible and stimulating work environment full of interesting work being done by smart and innovative people
• Flexibility including the choice of working from home a couple of days a week and flexible start and finish times so you can balance work and life
• Health and wellbeing support
• Great benefits that reflect the importance of family

Apply

Applications close by Tuesday 5 August 2025; however interviews may be held as applications are received so apply today!

Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills values backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other including gender ethnicity disability cognitive approaches age sexual orientation race and religion. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:

• First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
• First Accessibility Tick employer 
• Rainbow Tick accredited
• Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time