Manager People Culture Programme

• Lead with purpose and drive delivery
• Influence how we deliver people-focused services across MBIE
• Permanent, full time position based in our central Wellington offices
• Salary $132,417 - $160,472 + Kiwisaver and employee wellness benefits

We're looking for an agile, organised, and adaptable leader to drive the successful delivery of the People Culture (PC) programme of work, that supports MBIE's strategic and operational goals.

As the Manager PC Programme, you'll:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of initiatives across the PC branch.
• Champion best practice project and programme management, embedding frameworks that support delivery excellence.
• Establish and maintain triage and prioritisation processes to ensure the right work gets done at the right time.
• Build capability across the branch through coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leaders, backed by robust analysis and performance data.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can quickly recognise shifting priorities, and knows how to deliver results through people and systems.

We're seeking someone who brings:

• Proven experience in programme and project management, including portfolio oversight and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align initiatives with broader organisational goals.
• Fosters an open, collaborative environment that encourages learning and knowledge sharing.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in capability building, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with modern project management tools and systems.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to authentic partnership with Maori.
• Experience in a Human Resources (HR) environment is an advantage.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Maia - Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Jess Dalbeth at jess.dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 24 August (midnight)