Senior Strategic Program Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Change Managers - long term hourly rate contracts

This is a Contract/Temp job

12 month hourly rate contracts
Substantial national programmes
Established delivery teams

12 month hourly rate contracts
Substantial national programmes
Established delivery teams

Two senior Change Manager contracts available in Wellington — one in social services, one in public transport transformation. ASAP start to June 202

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Head of Commercial Delivery

at Smart Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

This newly created leadership role focuses on turning commercial growth into safe, reliable and scalable operational delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed twelve days ago

Strategy Advisor

at EMERGENT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Remote)

Great renumeration

- Fully Remote
- Meaningful Social Impact
- High Level Strategic Work

- Fully Remote
- Meaningful Social Impact
- High Level Strategic Work

Strategic thinker wanted for a temp role shaping a youth‑focused organisation and its road‑safety impact across NZ. Bring clarity to complex syste

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed two hours ago

Independent member - Digital Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group

at Ministry for the Environment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Join the Digital Platform Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group for the Programme and provide specialised advice.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

2h ago

Listed nine days ago

Executive General Manager: Transformation & Technology

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead the change through AI, data, delivery & tech capability transformation, shaping the next phase of this household name national tech powerhouse

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Head of Commercial Delivery

at Smart Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

This newly created leadership role focuses on turning commercial growth into safe, reliable and scalable operational delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

14d ago

Listed thirteen minutes ago

Project Director- (Land Combat Support)

at Ministry of Defence

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ Fixed term role through to May 2028

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ Fixed term role through to May 2028

About the role I Mō te tūnga This is a fixed term role through

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

13m ago

Listed four days ago

Change Managers - long term hourly rate contracts

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

12 month hourly rate contracts
Substantial national programmes
Established delivery teams

12 month hourly rate contracts
Substantial national programmes
Established delivery teams

Two senior Change Manager contracts available in Wellington — one in social services, one in public transport transformation. ASAP start to June 202

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager of Service Transformation

at Spectrum Foundation

This is a Full time job

Greenlane, Auckland

Hybrid role + Company car

Company car
Flexible working
Make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders living with disabilities

Company car
Flexible working
Make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders living with disabilities

Lead transformation. Enable change. Strengthen future service delivery

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Delivery Lead

at Kiwibank

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Great benefits and focus on wellbeing

Meaningful fixed term role delivering outcomes that make a real difference
Strong work life balance with flexibility that supports how you live and work
A supportive team culture where people feel valued and included

Meaningful fixed term role delivering outcomes that make a real difference
Strong work life balance with flexibility that supports how you live and work
A supportive team culture where people feel valued and included

Drive meaningful people initiatives and shape real outcomes, with flexibility and balance that support how you live and work

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago•Expiring

Listed one hour ago

Group Risk and Assurance Manager

at Fulton Hogan

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Fixed term full time - until December 2027
Burnside Christchurch
Shape the strategic framework as a true business partner

Fixed term full time - until December 2027
Burnside Christchurch
Shape the strategic framework as a true business partner

As Group Risk & Assurance Manager, you will co-lead the implementation of our internal assurance programme and strategic risk framework across New Zea

subClassification: Audit - InternalAudit - Internal

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1h ago

Listed eleven days ago

General Manager - SeaLink Logistics

at SeaLink Travel Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Senior level accountability with real influence
Competitive remuneration
Purpose‑driven organisation with safety and teamwork at its core

Senior level accountability with real influence
Competitive remuneration
Purpose‑driven organisation with safety and teamwork at its core

Lead logistics operation, drive performance, safety and commercial growth through strong leadership, operational excellence and team capability.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Programme Manager - Wellington, Permanent

at Ministry of Social Development

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$142,874 - $177,798

Wellington-based role reporting directly to the Director Design
Lead and shape end-to-end service design across high-impact programmes
nfluence strategy while staying close to delivery

Wellington-based role reporting directly to the Director Design
Lead and shape end-to-end service design across high-impact programmes
nfluence strategy while staying close to delivery

This is an opportunity to step into a senior design leadership role where you can shape how design delivers value at scale.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed forty three minutes ago

Senior Organisational Development Advisor

at Connetics

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Flexible working, wellbeing perks, and onsite parking
Senior OD role with real influence and variety
Shape leadership and capability across the business

Flexible working, wellbeing perks, and onsite parking
Senior OD role with real influence and variety
Shape leadership and capability across the business

Lead impactful learning and organisational development initiatives that strengthen leadership, capability, and culture at Connetics.

subClassification: Organisational DevelopmentOrganisational Development

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

43m ago

Listed fifteen minutes ago

Strategic & District Planning Team Leader

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

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This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead strategic land use policy and shape the future of the Thames-Coromandel dis
Inspire and manage a skilled planning team delivering impactful policy outcomes.
Flexible work, coastal lifestyle—just 90 mins from major cities.

Lead strategic land use policy and shape the future of the Thames-Coromandel dis
Inspire and manage a skilled planning team delivering impactful policy outcomes.
Flexible work, coastal lifestyle—just 90 mins from major cities.

Lead resource management policy and planning team, shaping District Plan and strategic initiatives while delivering timely, high-quality advice.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15m ago

Listed one day ago

Project Director - Capital Projects

at Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Feel connected here: When you're part of this, you're part of us.
Be inspired here: Help shape dairy's future through innovation and care.
Grow here: Learn with support, build skills and explore new opportunities.

Feel connected here: When you're part of this, you're part of us.
Be inspired here: Help shape dairy's future through innovation and care.
Grow here: Learn with support, build skills and explore new opportunities.

We are looking for a Senior Project Director to join us in our Decarbonisation & Energy Team.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Development Adviser - Fixed Term contract

at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Lead activity design and business case development
Strengthen design processes and guidance
Wellington based - Fixed Term contract to August 2028

Lead activity design and business case development
Strengthen design processes and guidance
Wellington based - Fixed Term contract to August 2028

Shape how New Zealand design and delivers development investments!

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2h ago

Listed one day ago

Change Lead

at Civil Aviation Authority

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Shape future aviation via high-impact transformation
Lead complex change across organisation and sector
Deliver meaningful outcomes in a safety-focused environment

Shape future aviation via high-impact transformation
Lead complex change across organisation and sector
Deliver meaningful outcomes in a safety-focused environment

Multi-year programme transforming systems, data and ways of working to enable a modern risk-based regulator and a safe aviation system.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Advisor - Risk, Assurance and Security

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Central City Location
Partner with leaders to lift capability and influence decision-making
Play a key role in shaping how risk, assurance and resilience are embedded

Central City Location
Partner with leaders to lift capability and influence decision-making
Play a key role in shaping how risk, assurance and resilience are embedded

Influence how risk is understood and applied at ECan. A strategic role focused on partnership, capability and organisational impact.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Programme Manager Mergers & Acquisitions

at Craigs Investment Partners

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Experienced Programme Manager M&A needed

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Experienced Programme Manager M&A needed

Are you a savvy PM with M&A experience in a digital technology led business transformation? Apply now!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Business Manager (Neighbourhoods & Communities)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Enjoy cross-functional mahi
Work closely with senior management informing our future
Work with purpose - your mahi contributes directly to our city

Enjoy cross-functional mahi
Work closely with senior management informing our future
Work with purpose - your mahi contributes directly to our city

Strategic Business Manager role driving priorities, partnerships, and community outcomes alongside senior leaders at Hutt City Council.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Director

at Ministry of Defence

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ fixed term role through to September 2029

Deliver a key project for our Defence Force
Influential leadership role
Wellington based/ fixed term role through to September 2029

Collaborate across the Defence Force on large transformational change!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Strategic Procurement Lead

at Civil Aviation Authority

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Lead procurement strategy for major transformation programme
Drive high-value sourcing and strong commercial outcomes
Build capability and manage strategic supplier performance

Lead procurement strategy for major transformation programme
Drive high-value sourcing and strong commercial outcomes
Build capability and manage strategic supplier performance

Multi-year programme transforming systems, data and ways of working to enable a modern risk-based regulator and a safe aviation system.

subClassification: Purchasing, Procurement & InventoryPurchasing, Procurement & Inventory

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed three hours ago

Programme Director, Future Naval Base

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Auckland

$147,234 - $170,818 (including 4% superannuation)

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Focus on the delivery of the Future Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland
Motivate and drive exceptional team and organisational performance
Positive culture, flexible working environment

Lead and manage the delivery of this national significance project –once in a life time project!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Programme Manager

at Craigs Investment Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Experienced Programme Manager needed

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Experienced Programme Manager needed

Are you a savvy PM experience in a digital technology led business transformation? Apply now!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

12d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Build People Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Remote)

Engage with senior leaders from government to private enterprize
A national role, working from home and travelling as required
Become the voice of a large and very successful industry group

Engage with senior leaders from government to private enterprize
A national role, working from home and travelling as required
Become the voice of a large and very successful industry group

A stimulating and engaging opportunity to join one of the building industries most regarded associations as CEO.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

23h ago

Listed one day ago

Lead Business Analyst

at Civil Aviation Authority

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Lead BA across major business transformation programme
Influence enterprise decisions and shape investment outcomes
Drive aligned, high-quality analysis across workstreams

Lead BA across major business transformation programme
Influence enterprise decisions and shape investment outcomes
Drive aligned, high-quality analysis across workstreams

Multi-year programme transforming systems, data and ways of working to enable a modern risk-based regulator and a safe aviation system.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Manager Project Management Office

at New Plymouth District Council

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Join an organisation that will support and develop your career!
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

Join an organisation that will support and develop your career!
Five weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
Apply now!

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Manager Project Management Office (PMO) to join our Delivery and Enablement Group.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed eight days ago

Event and Operations Manager

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$98,000 to $110,000 + upto 6.75% Kiwisaver

Shape major events supporting a large-scale philanthropic campaign
Enjoy better work-life balance than typical event roles
Join a larger, supportive team with strong organisational backing

Shape major events supporting a large-scale philanthropic campaign
Enjoy better work-life balance than typical event roles
Join a larger, supportive team with strong organisational backing

Seeking an experienced Event and Operations Manager to lead high-profile events across the University’s fundraising and senior leadership portfolio.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

8d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Funding & Impact Lead

at Kirikiriroa Family Services Trust

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead funding strategy to improve tamariki outcomesLead funding strategy to improve tamariki outcomes.

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

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

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Workforce Delivery Manager

at Wise Group

This is a Full time job

Te Aro, Wellington(Hybrid)

Permanent full-time role + Based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Extra annual leave + Kiwisaver contribution + Wellbeing days
Hybrid work model + Worklife balance + $250 wellbeing card

Permanent full-time role + Based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Extra annual leave + Kiwisaver contribution + Wellbeing days
Hybrid work model + Worklife balance + $250 wellbeing card

Lead the coordination and delivery of multiple workforce development initiatives.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Infrastructure

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$190,000 – $220,000 per year

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Lead high‑impact programmes safeguarding people, land and infrastructure.
Relocation costs + Additional Leave + WFH +Flexible Working + Extra Sick Leave.
Training and Development Opportunities Provided + Annual Salary Review.

Leads Waikato’s flood, river and drainage systems, delivering programmes that safeguard communities and ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

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Change Managers - long term hourly rate contracts

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Independent member - Digital Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group

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Project Director- (Land Combat Support)

Change Managers - long term hourly rate contracts

Manager of Service Transformation

Delivery Lead

Group Risk and Assurance Manager

General Manager - SeaLink Logistics

Programme Manager - Wellington, Permanent

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