Project Manager (Fixed Term)

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The Ministry of Defence is on the hunt for a Project Manager to be involved in a really exciting and complex project

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Government

Company: Ministry of Defence

Location: Wellington

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-6-794-4902

Fax: +64-7-781-6061

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Detail information about job Project Manager (Fixed Term). Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Great fixed term opportunity for an experienced Project Manager
  • Complex and rewarding project
  • Wellington based role

The Ministry of Defence is on the hunt for a fixed term Project Manager to be involved in a really exciting and complex project in our Capability* Delivery Division. If you are after a rewarding project, then keep reading.

We have a great opportunity for someone to join a diverse team of women and men to deliver specialist maritime systems which will make a real difference to the lives of people in New Zealand and abroad.

Over the 18 month fixed term period, you'll work in partnership with New Zealand Defence Force to plan, manage and monitor the project. You'll work in an Integrated Project Team (IPT) reporting to the IPT Leader. You will be comfortable developing and overseeing project schedules, maintaining and managing project finances and identifying and managing risk.

To do this well, you'll utilise your outstanding relationship management and communication skills, and you'll be highly organised and flexible in your approach. You will also have:

  • A proven track record in supporting project delivery for large, multi-faceted and complex projects
  • Experience in a project management methodologies
  • Procurement and project financial management experience
  • Proven ability to deal with complex, conceptual issues and to apply problem solving techniques
  • Ability to successfully lead a small project support team
  • Excellent scheduling and Microsoft Project skills * Continuous improvement focus
  • Extremely organised and systematic with an attention to detail

An understanding of the defence and/or maritime industry this would be an advantage.

To us organisation fit is really important; we value collaboration and continually strive for success. If you feel like you tick most of these boxes, we welcome your application.

To apply please go directly to our website www.jobs.defence.govt.nz. Direct any queries regarding this role to [email protected]. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Applications for this role close Wednesday 25 July 2018 at 5pm.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a high level security clearance. For this role it means candidates must have been a New Zealand citizen or a citizen of the United Kingdom, Canada, United States or Australia, for at least the past 10 years. For our security clearance purposes, you must also be able to work in New Zealand. This means you must have a minimum of New Zealand permanent residency status, as well as being a citizen of one of the above countries.

*In our context 'capability' is considered holistically and includes people, research and development, infrastructure, systems and technologies, equipment, platforms, and logistics.

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