Programme Lead
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Job Description
- Lead the strategic delivery of high-impact policy programmes
- Embed programme management excellence and drive change.
- Wellington based permanent role
Join Whaikaha as our Programme Lead and take charge of designing developing and delivering key projects that drive meaningful policy outcomes.
M te tnga About the role:
Were looking for a strategic and experienced Programme Lead to drive the design development and delivery of key projects within our policy work programme.
This role is pivotal in ensuring projects are scoped resourced and sequenced effectively to meet Whaikahas strategic outcomes and milestones.
Youll lead programme strategy from initiation through to delivery and reporting provide senior technical expertise and work collaboratively across the organisation to embed programme management systems and practices.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and scope end-to-end programme strategy including milestone planning and reporting
- Provide thought leadership and technical advice to inform programme direction
- Maintain oversight of programme delivery including scheduling budgeting and resource management
- Develop change management plans to support transition to business-as-usual
- Deliver robust analysis risk identification and reporting throughout the programme lifecycle
- Coach and mentor team members to build capability and drive quality improvement
Mu About you:
- A strong background in project and programme management including use of programme management frameworks and disciplines in complex settings.
- Its important that you understand human-centred design and have strong knowledge of the disability sector.
- Previous experience leading the design and delivery of projects.
- Youll be a strategic thinker and have the ability to translate project plans into practical delivery
- Proven experience providing strategic or operational advice to senior leaders
- Youll be good at working with others and have proven experience building strong stakeholder relationships.
- Knowing how government works and understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a bonus.
To undertake this role successfully you will either be a disabled person or you will be able to establish credibility and trust with the disability community.
He Whakaahuatanga Tnga Position Description:
The job description can be found here: Programme Lead position description.
Utu--tau Salary Range: 117419.00 - 174069.00
M mtou About us:
At Whaikaha we want an Aotearoa New Zealand where Deaf and disabled people and tngata whaikaha Mori are thriving.
As a Ministry we are dedicated to this goal working with government businesses and communities to drive real change.
We do this by investing in disability communities providing strategic and policy advice across government monitoring how well services are working and identifying new exciting opportunities to make a difference.
We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive environment.
Ka kati ng tono hei te Applications close: Friday 12 September 2025.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply:
Click the Apply button to complete the online form or lets krero about what you need to feel supported in your application. For example you may prefer to use video instead of a traditional CV and cover letter or you might want whnau or a friend to tell us about you.
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If you work for Whaikaha please apply through the myHR portal so that your employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
