Manager – IT Planning & Performance | Kaiwhakahaere – Maheretanga & Whanonga IT

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Parliamentary Service is recruiting four senior leaders to strengthen delivery and consistency across our digital group. Together these roles ensure Parliament is supported by reliable secure and wellgoverned digital services as we prepare for the demands of an election year.

For more information see the attached candidate information pack and position description.

Mō te tūnga About the role:

Were looking for an experienced Manager IT Planning & Performance to lead strategic planning financial management and performance reporting across Parliamentary Service. Youll own planning budgets and commercial arrangements ensuring strong governance risk management assurance and business continuity across IT services.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence. Youll set clear direction be ambitious for performance and own outcomes - providing visibility of priorities and progress surfacing risks early and lifting delivery discipline across the group.

Youll be responsible for:

Leading IST business planning performance reporting and governance.
Owning budgets forecasting financial controls and valueformoney outcomes.
Providing trusted commercial and strategic advice to senior IT leaders.
Managing vendor relationships and contract performance endtoend.
Strengthening business continuity and resilience across critical IT services.
Leading and developing a highperforming planning and commercial team.

He aha ngā pūkenga What you will bring:

Commercial leadership in an IT/digital environment - shaping commercial strategy.
Senior experience in IT planning performance finance or commercial leadership.
Strong judgement and accountability in complex ambiguous environments.
Proven people leadership - setting clear expectations and lifting capability.
Experience working within governance assurance and risk frameworks.
The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clearly.
High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Ability to obtain NZSIS Confidential security clearance.

(If you meet most but not all of the criteria we still encourage you to apply.)

Ngā kōrero matua Key details:

This role is based on the Parliamentary precinct. Being present on site is an important part of building relationships supporting teams and working effectively in the Parliamentary environment and regular inoffice presence is therefore expected.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026.All applications must be made online. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. Because of the seniority and sensitivity of this role our recruitment process includes multiple stages. This may involve more than one interview and additional assessment activities. Well keep you informed at each step and aim to make the process clear respectful and worthwhile for everyone involved.

Me he pātai anō For further enquiries or to arrange a confidential kōrero please contact Renee Beeson Senior Talent Advisor onor email

Note to Recruitment Agencies:We appreciate your interest but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies currently. Unsolicited CVs received without written confirmation of acceptance from Parliaments Talent Team will not be received and Parliamentary Service and Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Required Experience:

Manager