Manager Portfolio Management
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 166725 - 207480
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Type:Fixed Term (June 2026)
Hours:Full time
Location:Wellington
Business Group:Identity Services Acceleration Programme
Branch:Regulatory and Identity Services
Salary:$166725 - $207480
Help make Aotearoa better for New Zealanders
At Te Tari Taiwhenua the Department of Internal Affairs we serve and connect people communities and government to make New Zealand better for New Zealanders.
Were looking for an experiencedPortfolio Managerto join theIdentity Services Acceleration Programme (ISAP)within ourRegulatory and Identity Servicesbranch.
About the role
The Identity Services Acceleration Programme (ISAP) is a dedicated programme to enhance Identity Services performance and efficiency. ISAP will implement a coordinated programme of work to increase productivity and maintain service level standards during an expected surge in passport and citizenship volumes from 2025 to 2030.
As aPortfolio Manager youll play a key leadership role in delivering complex and meaningful projects and initiatives within the ISAP programme. Youll bring structure drive and strategic thinking to ensure projects are delivered successfully on time within scope and to the highest standard.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring strategic alignment governance and delivery oversight across ISAP project workstreams and initiatives.
- Maintaining and enhancing an integrated ISAP programme delivery plan and tracking progress against key milestones KPIs and outcomes.
- Identifying tracking and managing strategic risks that could impact the programme and escalate critical issues and facilitate resolution with the Programme Director and Steering Group.
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across DIA and with external partners
- Supporting effective organisational change and ensuring the people side of change is well managed
- Providing guidance and coaching to team members and contributing to continuous improvement in project practices
This is a leadership role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on project delivery capability
What were looking for
- Experience at a senior level in a variety of programme management assignments in government with a track record of delivering stakeholder facing projects on time to specification and within budget.
- Prior experience in deliveringcomplex business transformation
- Experience in managing a programme of business operational change
- Strongleadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managingbudgets risks and vendorsin a multi-stakeholder environment
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to navigate complexity and deliver results
The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua is committed to being a high performing organisation and a great place to work and provides opportunity for our people to experience genuine job satisfaction and contribute to making New Zealand better for New support a culture of development and continuous improvement.
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognise a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to better outcomes for New Zealand and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
To learn more about the diverse important mahi we do at The Department of Internal Affairs -Te Tari Taiwhenua and see why were a great place to workclick herefor our annual report andhere for - Careers with us -
Applications close:5pm Friday 21 Nov 2025.
For more information please contact:Greg Archer
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Analysis
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Property Management
- Contracts
About Company
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
