Programme Manager Contract Full Time Jobs in Wellington CBD Wellington, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior Contract Manager

at Ministry for Primary Industries

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$119,376 to $153,670

Lead complex, high-value ICT contracts shaping outcomes for Aotearoa NZ
Work at MPI, enabling better outcomes for communities, industries & environment
Autonomous senior role influencing strategy across a diverse ICT portfolio

Lead complex, high-value ICT contracts shaping outcomes for Aotearoa NZ
Work at MPI, enabling better outcomes for communities, industries & environment
Autonomous senior role influencing strategy across a diverse ICT portfolio

Lead complex ICT contracts in a trusted, supportive Wellington-based team delivering value through high-impact, strategic commercial leadership.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Project Manager (Demolition)

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

NZD 140000 - 170000 per annum, Vehicle+Insurance

Step up from commercial construction
Lead complex demolition projects
High-profile sites & strong package

Step up from commercial construction
Lead complex demolition projects
High-profile sites & strong package

Senior PM role on complex demolition projects. Ideal for commercial construction leaders ready to step into high-risk, technical project delivery.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed seven days ago

Programme Integration & Governance Lead

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$160,000 – $200,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Programme Manager – HVDC Upgrade

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Base salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Nationally significant,multiyear critical infrastructure programme in Wellington
Provide assurance on programme risk exposure, readiness, and performance
Lead a small team of Project Managers and internal Engineering resources

Nationally significant,multiyear critical infrastructure programme in Wellington
Provide assurance on programme risk exposure, readiness, and performance
Lead a small team of Project Managers and internal Engineering resources

Bring your programme leadership experience to an iconic upgrade programme that will secure electricity transfer for future generations!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Contract Manager

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$119,376 to $153,670

Lead complex, high-value ICT contracts shaping outcomes for Aotearoa NZ
Work at MPI, enabling better outcomes for communities, industries & environment
Autonomous senior role influencing strategy across a diverse ICT portfolio

Lead complex, high-value ICT contracts shaping outcomes for Aotearoa NZ
Work at MPI, enabling better outcomes for communities, industries & environment
Autonomous senior role influencing strategy across a diverse ICT portfolio

Lead complex ICT contracts in a trusted, supportive Wellington-based team delivering value through high-impact, strategic commercial leadership.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Advisor

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$145,000 - $185,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Commercial Portfolio Manager

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$163,898 - $190,277 (including 4% superannuation)

Principal commercial and procurement partner for Defence Information Command
Lead a dynamic team to deliver excellent procurement and commercial advice
Based in Wellington CBD, member of Defence Commercial Services’ Leadership Team

Principal commercial and procurement partner for Defence Information Command
Lead a dynamic team to deliver excellent procurement and commercial advice
Based in Wellington CBD, member of Defence Commercial Services’ Leadership Team

Lead the development and execution of commercial plans and strategies aligned to NZDF’s and Infocom’s business objectives

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Datacom

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hybrid Working
Exciting Projects
Leading ANZ IT services company

Hybrid Working
Exciting Projects
Leading ANZ IT services company

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Change Manager

at Ministry for Primary Industries

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$111,982 to $144,102

Lead enterprise-wide IT change in a complex, nationwide environment
Join MPI supporting critical services that matter to all New Zealanders
Own ServiceNow change governance and influence future technology outcomes

Lead enterprise-wide IT change in a complex, nationwide environment
Join MPI supporting critical services that matter to all New Zealanders
Own ServiceNow change governance and influence future technology outcomes

Own end to end IT change, working collaboratively with vendors and leaders in a fast paced, nationwide service environment.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed seven days ago

Programme Integration Coordinator (Project Coordinator)

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$75,000 - $115,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Support a dynamic team of subject matter experts

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Support a dynamic team of subject matter experts

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Project Manager

at New Zealand Qualifications Authority

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Fixed-Term 2 years, Wellington CBD

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Manager, Strategy, governance and advocacy

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Newly created tier 2 senior opportunity reporting to the CEO
Lead high‑impact relationships with government and industry partners
Influence national workforce development across NZ

Newly created tier 2 senior opportunity reporting to the CEO
Lead high‑impact relationships with government and industry partners
Influence national workforce development across NZ

Powering Aotearoa's key industries, MITO is hiring a Manager, Strategy to lead governance and advocacy for a future‑ready workforce.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

20d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$99,208 and $127,683.

Excellent opportunity for growth and development.
Join a team that truly supports each other.
Work on innovative and exciting projects.

Excellent opportunity for growth and development.
Join a team that truly supports each other.
Work on innovative and exciting projects.

Contribute to the development of processes to coordinate and report on the success of implementation activities across Ministry wide programmes.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Programme Manager – HVDC Upgrade

at Transpower

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Base salary + Kiwi Saver + Benefits

Nationally significant,multiyear critical infrastructure programme in Wellington
Provide assurance on programme risk exposure, readiness, and performance
Lead a small team of Project Managers and internal Engineering resources

Nationally significant,multiyear critical infrastructure programme in Wellington
Provide assurance on programme risk exposure, readiness, and performance
Lead a small team of Project Managers and internal Engineering resources

Bring your programme leadership experience to an iconic upgrade programme that will secure electricity transfer for future generations!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Regional Engagement Manager – Wellington

at Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Exciting opportunity to deliver revenue through the development & retention of meaningful relationships.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

21d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Contracts Manager - Hard Services

at Victoria University of Wellington

This is a Full time job

Kelburn, Wellington

$102,199 to $134,474 per annum

Kelburn Campus has a recreation centre on-site
Christmas closedown to include University holiday leave
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

Kelburn Campus has a recreation centre on-site
Christmas closedown to include University holiday leave
Develop your career in a collegial and collaborative environment

Property Services - Facilities Management are seeking a contracts professional to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

22h ago

Listed one day ago

Quantity Surveyor

at Carpet Court NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Part-time or full-time options
Location flexibility
Work with New Zealand's most trusted flooring brand

Part-time or full-time options
Location flexibility
Work with New Zealand's most trusted flooring brand

Own the numbers. Drive project success. Be rewarded for accuracy.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Site Manager

at BLACK Interiors + Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Lead commercial interior fitout projects with a respected New Zealand contractor
Strong team culture focused on teamwork, leadership, quality, and delivery
Hands-on site leadership role with real ownership and responsibility

Lead commercial interior fitout projects with a respected New Zealand contractor
Strong team culture focused on teamwork, leadership, quality, and delivery
Hands-on site leadership role with real ownership and responsibility

Join BLACK Interiors as a Site Manager, leading safe, high-quality commercial fitout projects with a strong team.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior IT Project Manager

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$145,192 - 170,814 pa based on skills & experience

Deliver Strategic, Operational, Tactical Digital Infrastructure projects.
Permanent opportunity available.
Based in Wellington.

Deliver Strategic, Operational, Tactical Digital Infrastructure projects.
Permanent opportunity available.
Based in Wellington.

Join our digital whānau and work on a variety of meaningful projects!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago