National Manager Property Projects Ministry of Social Development location Wellington. $134,852 – $199,786 per year.

About us the Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

The Ministry is establishing a new Property Projects Team to support the efficient and effective delivery of our capital works programme. The projects range from new site builds, seismic and services upgrades through to office refurbishments.

We’re seeking someone with significant experience in leading property project work programmes and teams to set up this team and develop our approach to the effective delivery of projects. You will also need to provide technical oversight and support to the internal and external project managers delivering the project works.

About you to be successful in this role you will have a Tertiary qualification in a design and/or project management related discipline. Significant senior level experience leading the delivery of property projects for a large nationally distributed property and facilities portfolio.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of relevant commercial property legislative and regulatory and compliance requirements and health, safety and security regulation and practice. Demonstrated senior experience in working with multiple stakeholders with complex and competing needs to ensure their property projects are delivered on time, in scope and on budget.

Proven senior leadership of a project delivery with a customer centric focus and drive for continuous improvement. Able to connect people and teams to deliver successful outcomes, irrespective of reporting line. Ability to manage a national team of specialised technical multi-disciplinary and diverse staff providing a Nation-wide service.

Excellent risk management experience. You will thrive on working at pace ensuring deliverables and milestones are met.  And in return we'll aim to provide you with the scope to take this position and develop it as your own. Permanent full-time role based at our National Office in Wellington's CBD. Salary range $134,852.00 - $199,786.00.