Project Manager

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, people are at the heart of what we do. Our frontline kaimahi impact the lives of whānau from across Aotearoa on a day-to-day basis, providing reassurance and clinical advice in homes, clinics and in community settings.

We’re seeking the support of a strategic and collaborative Project Manager to join our team in a part time (16 hours per week) fixed term position for five months with an immediate start until April 2025.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a beloved national charity on its pro-equity journey. Make a direct impact on future generations and help shape the future of our service by leading the implementation of a key project, with a focus on service delivery and how we support our whānau.

This project aims to ensure a successful transition to a new call centre technology. The preferred product has already been chosen, and the initial project meetings are in progress, so you will be able to start effectively and collaborate to achieve the agreed outcomes on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. Work alongside key service delivery leaders to:

• Create and manage a project schedule and work plan
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Identify risks to project implementation and develop strategies to minimise these
• Measure performance to identify areas for improvement.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are looking for someone with strong project management experience, working with vendors, strategic partners and internal stakeholders. You will bring an industry-recognised Project Management Certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly develop and maintain quality internal and external relationships. Report writing and meeting facilitation will also be your talents.

You will also be/have:

• Comfortable with both waterfall and agile delivery approaches
• Outstanding stakeholder management experience at all levels
• Thorough understanding of Project Management Frameworks
• Experience managing cross functional teams and vendor delivery
• Well-developed leadership, communication and influencing skills – both written and verbal
• Experience in social or health services is desirable

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people. To support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth, we offer:

• 'Well Health Day': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day
• Flexible working policy that will support harmonious work and life balance
• Retail discounts
• Fitness Passport - a discounted subscription to health and fitness facilitates in your local community

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to www.plunket.org.nz/careers. For specific questions, please contact HR@plunket.org.nz.

Applications close 4 December 2025. Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.

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He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.