Senior Project Management Office Advisor
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Program & Project Management
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
This is a newly created senior, strategic role within the Project Management Office, providing expert advice and leadership to strengthen how we deliver projects across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in building fit-for-purpose frameworks, lifting portfolio visibility, and supporting informed decision-making at the Executive Leadership level.
Working closely with senior leaders, you will help shape a clear, organisation-wide view of project delivery, improve assurance reporting, and support the successful adoption of project outcomes.
Mōu │ About You
You’re a strategic thinker with strong influencing skills and a track record of working with senior leaders in complex environments. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, building alignment, and delivering practical, high-quality outcomes that improve organisational performance.
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Tafflyn Bradford-James on 0274411493.
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Wednesday 22 July and will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews may begin before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Job Description
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Job Category: Program & Project Management
- Lead portfolio reporting and project assurance at enterprise level
- Influence senior leaders and shape organisational delivery
- Strategic, high-impact role supporting regional outcomes
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
- Environmental Regulation and Protection
- Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
- Public Transport
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
This is a newly created senior, strategic role within the Project Management Office, providing expert advice and leadership to strengthen how we deliver projects across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in building fit-for-purpose frameworks, lifting portfolio visibility, and supporting informed decision-making at the Executive Leadership level.
Working closely with senior leaders, you will help shape a clear, organisation-wide view of project delivery, improve assurance reporting, and support the successful adoption of project outcomes.
- Lead portfolio reporting, assurance and insight to ELT
- Develop and embed consistent project frameworks and ways of working
- Enable organisation-wide visibility of project pipelines and dependencies
- Partner with senior leaders to support decision-making and sequencing
- Support uplift of PMO capability and community of practice
Mōu │ About You
You’re a strategic thinker with strong influencing skills and a track record of working with senior leaders in complex environments. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, building alignment, and delivering practical, high-quality outcomes that improve organisational performance.
- Extensive experience in project, portfolio, or transformation environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability at senior levels
- Ability to translate strategy into practical frameworks and reporting
- Proven success improving organisational delivery or maturity
- Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Experience working with Executive Leadership Teams and senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated success developing frameworks, reporting and assurance approaches
- Experience lifting organisational portfolio or PMO maturity
- Strong background in large, complex or regulated environments
- Relevant qualification in organisational development, change, systems thinking or project management
Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Pononga (integrity)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
- Māiatanga (can do)
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Tafflyn Bradford-James on 0274411493.
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Wednesday 22 July and will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews may begin before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
Job Description
Job Description