• Drive strategic digital projects across the region
• Join a values-driven organisation protecting our environment
• Fixed Term 12 Months | Full Time

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.  

Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata | if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive. 

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As Senior Project Manager – Digital Solutions, you’ll lead digital initiatives that strengthen our IT foundations and deliver value across the organization. This role is pivotal in driving our Digital Solutions Roadmap and lifting project management capability.

You’ll manage complex projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, engage stakeholders, and ensure robust governance and reporting for executive decision-making.

Your key focus areas will include:

• Programme & Resource Planning: Develop and embed processes for resource allocation, milestone planning, and dependency management within the Digital Solutions group.
• Reporting & Insights: Design & implement dashboards and reporting structures to support planning and decision-making.
• IT foundational programme projects: Lead the planning and delivery of a major migration for our consents and compliance system, ensuring strong governance, risk management, and successful execution.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’re an experienced project leader with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in complex environments. You thrive on collaboration, problem-solving, and influencing positive change.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

• At least 8 years’ experience in project management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Prince2 or PMI certification (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to mentor and build capability within teams

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. 

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday, 9 November.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Hours of work – Fixed-term full-time position 40 hours per week - From time to time, as required, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies, and the community.

Location - This position is predominantly based at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch  

Salary - The indictive salary range for role is $101,839 - $125,801 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can