Project Manager - Positive Work Culture

In this key new role, you will be responsible for the ongoing development of the project management office, ensuring robust project management methodology is embedded in the organisation.  You’ll make sure that all projects across the organisation are effectively prioritised, monitored, delivered and assessed in a way that best serves the needs of our clients and the community we serve.

Taikura Trust is the region's single facilitator of needs assessment and service coordination of support services for people under 65 years, who have a physical, intellectual or sensory impairment, or autism. Above all, Taikura Trust is about bringing certainty to the lives of the people we support and walking the journey with children and families to live the lives they choose.

About the role …

• Develop a framework for the PMO, supported by documentation and structure that ensures a consistent approach.  
• Implement, manage and administer a structured project portfolio tool
• Develop the project portfolio to deliver the strategic plan & annual work plan, while creating meaningful reporting on milestones and effectiveness
• Lead assigned individual projects, and coach & support others in project delivery
• Gather requirements and support the development of business cases for proposed projects,
• Uphold Taikura values, ensuring respect and inclusivity are modelled in all aspects of the role.

About you …

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a range of stakeholders
• Experience with various project management methodologies and change management processes
• Ability to write reports balancing comprehensive details and succinct summaries
• Highly organised, commercially savvy and able to adapt to fluctuating priorities
• A relevant tertiary qualification and advanced IT skills, particularly Excel.
• You demonstrate a commitment to Taikura values

What you will receive …

• Flexible working, that allows you to work from home part of the week.
• An engaged and collaborative team
• Robust systems and IT to support you in your role.
• The opportunity for ongoing learning and development, EAP and staff benefits

At Taikura Trust, we don't just accept difference - we welcome it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community.  Taikura Trust is proud to be a diverse, equal opportunity workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the communities that we serve so we welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and diverse backgrounds.

To apply ..

Check out our website at www.taikura.org.nz, if you feel that we're the next step on your journey, please apply now via our career page by copying this link https://taikuratrust.bamboohr.com/careers/56 or if you have questions before applying, contact Stephanie Patterson, Recruitment Partner, [email protected]