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Urgent! Senior Project Manager, Enabling Communities Programme (EBOP) Job Opening In Blenheim – Now Hiring Oranga Tamarik

Senior Project Manager, Enabling Communities Programme (EBOP)



Job description

Senior Project Manager - until 30 June 2026 - Oranga Tamariki

  • Senior PM (Enabling Communities Programme)
  • Wellington or Eastern Bay of Plenty preferred
  • Fixed term until 30 June 2026, extension subject to funding continuity

  • Mō mātou | About us 


    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

    In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: 


  • We put Tamariki first 
  • We believe Aroha is vital 
  • We respect the Mana of people 
  • We are Tika and Pono 
  • We value Whakapapa 
  • We recognise that Oranga is a journey 

  • We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child.

    We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.


    Mō te tūnga | About the role


    We are looking for an outstanding Senior Project Manager to join our in-flight Enabling Communities Programme.

    Enabling Communities is a transformative initiative that gives selected partners an opportunity to redesign and reimagine what care looks like for their own tamariki and whānau.

    Partners lead the design, development, and implementation of care prototypes, they set the pace, and they are the decision makers.


    This role will support our partners to deliver their prototypes, by identifying and driving changes Oranga Tamariki needs to make to support the success of the partner.


    The role will sit within our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) and will be supported by a Practice Lead and connected to a community of Project Managers.

    You'll be assigned to the Enabling Communities Programme team, with a dotted reporting line to the Lead Programme Manager.


    The role is full time and could be based either in Wellington or closer to our partners in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

    Please be mindful that this is not a role for someone who is inexperienced in engaging and working with iwi, Māori providers, and community groups.


    Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What will you bring


  • You'll be a quick starter, skilled at picking up in-flight activity and understanding where to focus initial efforts.


  • Strong Project Management disciplines (high-quality documentation, planning, stakeholder management, governance, risks & issues, reporting).


  • Confidence and competence in situations that involve Mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

  • Engagement skills that demonstrate genuine manaakitanga (humility) and the ability to know when to lead or advise, and when to step back and āta whakarongo (listen carefully) 

  • A deep and broad understanding of operating within a Māori Crown relationship, and applying a partnership-based practice

  • Significant experience in establishing, growing, and maintaining strong and trusted relationships with iwi and Māori organisations.


  • An ability to see the big picture and understand the strategic and local context 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Understanding of Te Ao Māori and experience engaging with Māori, iwi, and community groups in a way that builds trust and reflects cultural values.

  • Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you


    We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.

    We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.

    This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.


    You will also be connected to a community of supportive Project Managers, with a focus on learning and growth.


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