Senior Project Manager

The Integrated Data System is a key project under this organisation to Deliver 2030 Programme, developing a high quality, consistent, and connected set of populations across three core data domains (Business, Place and People) underpinning the future of New Zealand’s official system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the SBR workstream, ensuring alignment with programme goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with statistical, technical, and business experts to develop and apply new statistical methodologies on a modern cloud-based platform.
• Oversee the creation of an enduring asset that enables linkage and understanding of New Zealand businesses and their relationships to people and places—supporting use cases such as the Census
• Manage project planning, risk, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners.
• Support the transition of teams to new technology platforms, ensuring adoption of best practices in development and data lifecycle management.
• Champion agile and iterative delivery approaches, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in leading complex data or technology projects, ideally within government or statistical environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with statistical systems, data integration, and cloud-based platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and navigating change in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and modern development practices.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Kody Beleski on 04 471 9786.