Agile Project Manager

Job description

This is a fixed-term role until end of June 2027 working with Location Information, based in Wellington
* Exciting opportunity for an experienced Agile Project Manager
* Be part of a programme of international significance which will have far-reaching benefits for Aotearoa, New Zealand

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Join the Maritime Digital Transformation (MDT) programme as an Agile Project Manager, supporting the MDT Programme Lead and Delivery Lead, to deliver this landmark initiative.

This is New Zealand's first major investment in maritime navigational services in over 30 years, implementing the S-100 digital standard for marine navigation.
You will draw on your extensive experience as an Agile Project Manager to support the team to deliver the implementation phase of the programme which is expected to be complete by end of June 2027.

You will facilitate agile ceremonies, maintain delivery metrics, remove impediments, and help squads create realistic plans.

Your project management expertise will be complimented by your Scrum Master skills.
Working with the Programme leads, Work Leads, and Delivery Squads, you will turn methodology into practice, providing the structure and coordination needed to deliver excellence and enable New Zealand to meet its international maritime obligations.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
You will draw on your extensive experience as an Agile Project Manager to support the team to deliver.

You will use your excellent communication, facilitation, and organisational skills to champion agile ways of working to foster a high-performing environment

Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and align delivery across multiple workstreams, including procurement, people readiness, technology implementation, data migration, vendor engagement, and product deployment
* Support integrated planning and execution, ensuring delivery milestones, dependencies, and resource needs are clearly understood and managed across both agile and traditional streams
* Apply agile delivery practices within the technical stream, facilitating ceremonies, maintaining delivery metrics, and supporting squads to plan and deliver effectively
* Manage cross-workstream dependencies, ensuring visibility and timely resolution of delivery risks and blockers
* Produce delivery reports and metrics, contributing to programme-level reporting and governance forums
* Support the MDT Programme Lead and Delivery Lead with coordination, stakeholder engagement, and issue escalation
* Champion agile ways of working, while ensuring structured delivery approaches are applied where appropriate across the programme

Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years' experience in project management, with demonstrated capability across both traditional and agile delivery environments
* Strong coordination and planning skills, with experience managing complex delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups
* Expertise in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), including facilitation of agile ceremonies and coaching of delivery teams
* Experience supporting technical teams to deliver new digital solutions through IT change initiatives (e.g., custom development, package implementation, business change)
* Proven ability to manage delivery dependencies, track progress, and produce high-quality delivery and governance reporting
* Agile certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, AgilePM) preferred
* Experience in government or large-scale programmes advantageous; familiarity with maritime navigation or hydrography a plus

The expected appointing range for this role is between $125,000-$140,000, depending on skills and experience.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees
* Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
* Wellbeing allowance reimbursement
* Ability to purchase additional leave
* Annual Flu Vaccinations
* Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
* Diverse groups and networks
* If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
* A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea, and waterways).

Whether you are developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference.

Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations, now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific, and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experiences and perspectives.

This drives our culture and high performance.

We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular do not apply for roles if they are not a 100% match, but we are not looking for perfection, we are looking for potential.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance, and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply
If you are eyeing up this role and believe you have got what it takes, please apply, or contact the team.


To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You will be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you will be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description.

You will be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.


Please note, while applications close on Tuesday 4 November 2025, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.



You may notice that the Position Description title for this role Matanga Tutuki Matua / Senior Solution Delivery Specialist (Level 3) does not match the advertised title.

At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks).

This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR).

Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation.

It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists