EPMO Manager

Tetūnga The role

We have an exciting full-time permanent opportunity for a talented and highly experienced individual to jointhePHF Sciencewhanauand lead our Enterprise ProjectManagementOffice (EPMO).This is a senior role withinNew Zealandspublic research organisation responsible for providing thecriticalscienceinfrastructure forpublic health and forensics.

As theEPMOManageryoullbeaccountable for the overall leadershipmanagementand strategic direction oftheEPMO.TheEPMOoversees both the project delivery and the portfolio management frameworks at PHF Science and acts as asupportservices function to enable science research (project delivery) and strategy execution(portfolio management)atPHF Science.

You will lead a team of project managers and work closely with senior leadership to ensure that projects are aligned with business goals delivered on time within scope and on budget.

We are open to receiving applications from across Aotearoa New Zealand and the role can be based in eitherTāmakiMakaurauPōnekeorŌtautahi.

Kiaangitukoe About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• At least ten years experience managing and leading teams and delivering complex enterprise-wide programmes.

• Proven experience in creating and leading high performing teams.

• Proven experience in implementing portfolio management to support strategy execution.

• Proven ability to support influence and work across organisational teams for maximum effect in achievingobjectivesand outcomes.

• A tertiary qualification in Project Management and aBachelors degree in Business Managementor a related field

Ngāpainga The benefits

• Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments.

• Four weeks annual leave plus twoadditionalannual leave days and threeadditionalESR days (usually the three days between Christmas and New Years Eve)

• 15 days sick leave & Service leave provisions after five years

• Annual volunteer day to support an organisation or issue you care about in the community.

• Free annual flu vaccinations

• Life insurance and physical loss benefit

• Subsidised Southern Crossinsurance & access to special retail discounts.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) a confidential and free counselling service.

MōmātouAboutUs

PHF Science (formerly ESR) is a New Zealand Public Research Organisation (PRO) dedicated to the healthsafetyand wellbeing of our communities.

We provide expert leadershipresearchand science services to enhance our public health and justice systems and power innovations and solutions to help New Zealand prosper and grow.

With four locations across Aotearoa New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington (Kenepuru andWallaceville) our work means New Zealanders can feel confident that diseaseoutbreaks and environmental risks to health are monitored and managed and the impact of drug harm in the community is reduced and we live in a society where justice is supported by trustworthy evidence.

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and value our people providing excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-drivenflexibleand ever-evolving landscape. We are committed to sustainability and are proud to have received ourToitūCarbonreduceCertification.

Tonomai Apply Now

We encourage applications from those with an understanding of or a willingness to develop their capability in TeTiritio Waitangi tikanga Māori and/ortereoMāori.

If you would like a full copy of the position descriptionplease email.

Applications close at12:00pm Tuesday 26 May 2026.

Clickapply tosubmityour application. Please ensure you upload a cover letter andCV outlining your interest and relevant skills for this opportunity.

We will be in touchlaterinJanuary 2026 after allapplications have been reviewed.

PHF Science is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.

If youdontmeet every requirement in this position description pleasedontexclude yourself. Studiesindicatethat women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria. We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Mahi Rangatira (Our quality counts) Mahitahi(our team spirit) Mahi Auaha (we push boundaries) Mahi Pono (we do the right thing). If these values resonate with you we encourage you tosubmityour application.

PHF Science is committed to developing a diverse inclusiveequitableworkplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed heard and acted on.

Please note the successful applicant willbe requiredto complete a pre-employment drug-screen and police records check as conditions of employment.