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Fixed term contract through to 30 June 2027

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a proven track record in delivering complex programmes and organisational change initiatives.

The Health, Safety & Wellness Workstream is focused on designing and embedding a sustainable operating model that supports the organisation’s long-term health, safety, and wellbeing objectives.

You will work alongside business leaders and subject matter experts to coordinate delivery activities, manage interdependencies, support solution design and implementation planning, and ensure readiness activities are successfully executed. With the workstream in early-stage planning, you will have the opportunity to influence the delivery approach, shape future ways of working, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for both people and the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
As Project Manager, you will:

• Establish fit-for-purpose governance structures, including a governance board and steering groups, and manage ongoing reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, securing endorsement from governance bodies and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the planning and progressive implementation of action plans and deliverables.
• Partner with planning teams to establish priorities, dependencies, milestones, and delivery roadmaps.
• Build effective relationships with business workstream leads and coordinate initiatives across the programme.
• Develop, monitor, and report against an integrated master programme schedule.
• Provide hands-on project and programme management support to ensure successful delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Engage with external organisations and delivery partners to align requirements, recommendations, and dependencies within the overall programme plan.
• Identify, manage, and report on programme risks, issues, and delivery progress.

About You
To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in organisational change, operating model transformation, health and safety, or business improvement programmes will be highly regarded.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and reporting structures.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills.
• The ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
• A proactive, delivery-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment would also be valuable.

How to Apply
To apply, please visit the H2R Consulting Hot Jobs page and quote reference 1258601.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Georgina Makarios on 04 499 9471 or at georgina.makarios@h2r.co.nz.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.