At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the Anti Money Laundering programme with diverse stakeholders.
- Company: Join Te Tāhū o te Ture, a supportive Ministry of Justice.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development, and inclusive networks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth until June 2027.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public policy and strengthen trust in the law.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex programmes and strong relationship management skills.
The predicted salary is between 130129 - 168062 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning, programme management and delivery of the Ministry's Anti Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programme. This is a dynamic, fast paced role suited to someone who thrives in complexity and is confident managing multi-faceted workstreams and diverse stakeholders. This is a fixed term opportunity through to 25 June 2027.
You will be responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of the work programme – from strategic planning and governance to risk management and reporting. You will ensure successful delivery against tight timeframes and policy objectives.
In This Role, You Will Be:
- Leading complex work programme planning and performance reporting in the public sector driving delivery across complex workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and efficient use of resources.
- Designing and supporting effective governance structures to enable high-quality decision-making and oversight.
- Building strong working relationships within teams and across wider groups of stakeholders.
Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience:
- Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex programmes—preferably within a public policy or government environment.
- A relevant qualification in programme/project management or equivalent experience.
- A strong understanding of public sector systems, processes, and accountabilities.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and politically astute approach to relationship management.
Mō Mātou/About Us:
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here:
- Flexible work hours where possible.
- An online professional development portal.
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks.
Utu ā-tau/Salary:
The appointing salary for this role will be between $130,129 and $168,062 based on skills and experience. Applications close on 30 September 2026, however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz.
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