About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead a complex infrastructure project through its Detailed Business Case phase, overseeing planning, coordination, and delivery. They will manage project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and best practices.

What they look for

Project management Infrastructure projects Capital projects Treasury Better Business Cases Stakeholder engagement Communication Commercial acumen Risk management Budget management Procurement Governance Strategic planning Leadership Multidisciplinary team management

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of the Treasury Better Business Cases framework. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage commercial aspects like budgets and procurement is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working Inclusive workplace culture Additional leave options Wellness package Working-from-home equipment subsidy Generous parental leave Learning and development opportunities Social, networking and sporting activities

Full description

Te tūranga – The role

This is a unique opportunity being part of leading a large project for Te Pūtea Matua | Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

As our Senior Project Manager, you will lead the project through its Detailed Business Case phase, overseeing the planning, coordination and delivery of a complex and strategically significant programme of work. Working closely with senior leaders, governance groups, technical specialists and external partners, you'll drive project outcomes while ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and project management best practice.

You'll be responsible for managing project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, stakeholder engagement and procurement activities, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes within agreed parameters. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical decision-making, navigate complexity, and contribute to infrastructure and operational solutions that support the resilience of New Zealand's cash system.

This is a fixed term position until August 2027.

Ō pūkenga – About you

We're looking for an experienced and commercially astute project leader who thrives in complex environments and has a track record of successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.

You'll bring:

Extensive project management experience, including at least 10 years delivering complex infrastructure projects and several years operating at a senior project management level.

Strong knowledge of the Treasury Better Business Cases (BBC) framework and its practical application.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project and design teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with diverse audiences.

Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project risks, budgets, procurement and governance requirements.

A strategic mindset, sound judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivery.

A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for achieving outcomes and enabling organisational success.

Knowledge of, or a commitment to building understanding of, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in the workplace.

Ko wai matou – Who we are  

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.  

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.  

Ngā painga – What we can offer you  

The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.  

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits  

Come join us if you want to make an impact   

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.  

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. We’ll invest in you. And with you, we’re investing in New Zealand.  

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information  

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?  

Check out the job description for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.  

Applications for this role close Thursday 20th August.

Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role.  Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide authentically outlines why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role.