Project Manager - Methods & Design | Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa - Ngā Ritenga, Hoaho in Canterbury

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

What\'s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits . We want working for us… to work for you!!

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:

• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
• 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
• City based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs

The role | Te tūnga

This role is fixed term for 12 months, based in either Ōtautahi or Pōneke.

Methods and Design provide methodological support and statistical advice to areas throughout the organisation, and the wider data system. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Methods Support & Design, you will be responsible for providing project management support, advice and leadership. You will work collaboratively with senior managers, managers and technical leaders to support them in project delivery and reporting, with a primary focus on Next Census.

We would welcome your unique addition to the way we learn from each other, challenge each other, and build each other up. We work hard to create a safe, fun and supportive group.

This role would suit someone who can bring:

• Relevant qualifications and experience working in a project delivery environment.
• A demonstrated track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience in developing and implementing work plans to meet timeframes, managing risks, dependencies, timelines, reporting, and budgets.
• Effective communication and ability to convey ideas, expectations and feedback to a variety of stakeholders.
• Calmness under pressure and ability to manage unexpected events effectively.

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don\'t need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

If this sounds like you, click on theApply nowbutton to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

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