Programme Manager Queenstown
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 107320 - 115834
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT TE TARI WHAKAUMU ME TE WHAKAPAI AKE
OPERATIONS DIVISION TE WĀHANGA WHAKAHAERE
Nationally acclaimed project management practices with skills taught on job.
Open to flexible work arrangements - achieve a true work/life balance.
Industry leader with strong career progression potential both internally and externally.
The role Te mahi
We are seeking a Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing the universitys evolving presence in Queenstown. This role will support a multifaceted programme of work spanning the development of educational offerings governance arrangements and the planning and delivery of any future campus development.
Reporting to the Head of Transformation and Improvement the Programme Manager will work closely with the University of Otago Programme Lead and Vice-Chancellors Office alongside a broad range of internal and external partners to ensure alignment momentum and successful outcomes for our Queenstown and Lakes District strategy.
With a strong emphasis on relationship building and stakeholder management it will be crucial to align with the Universitys vision manage stakeholder expectations prioritise tasks and uphold effective communication throughout.
Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
Youll be an experienced and savvy programme management practitioner skilled in leading through influence building trust across diverse stakeholder groups and aligning multiple interests towards shared outcomes.
Our ideal candidate demonstrates:
A delivery focus with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; adept at influencing stakeholders including senior leaders.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities skilled at gaining buy-in and strategic influencing.
A passion for delivering transformational change.
Comfort managing ambiguity and working in a complex and demanding environment.
A flexible pragmatic positive proactive approach.
If the above sounds like you we need to talk!
About our Team Mō te tīma
Transformation and Improvement focuses on enhancing business processes and implementing significant impactful change initiatives. Our emphasis is on fostering change innovation and improvement across the University community ensuring excellence in both work and study environments.
Further Details Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term position of 2 years located in Queenstown or Dunedin. Travel will be required.
The appointment range for this role is $107320 to $115834. Top of Range $124348 per annum. An additional allowance may be available for the right candidate.
More information regarding employee benefits can be found here.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role please contact Naomi Weaver via the below contact details.
Application Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Naomi Weaver
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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