Organisation: Tasman District Council (Richmond Office)

Programme: Digital Innovation Programme (DIP)

Work type: Contract (individual contractors)

Location: Hybrid/onsite as required, with flexible arrangements depending on engagement

Expressions of Interest

We're establishing a pool of experienced contractors to support delivery across our Digital Innovation Programme and business change projects, including Customer Relationship Management project, Modern Finance initiatives, and Data & Insights workstreams. Typical engagements are 3-12 months with potential extensions aligned to the Council funding cycle to June 2028. Competitive market daily rates will be agreed per engagement.

Roles we're seeking include:

Project Managers

Lead discovery and delivery phases, coordinate cross-functional teams, develop core artefacts (PID, RAID, plans), facilitate procurement activities, and drive programme governance outcomes. Experience in PRINCE2/Agile and delivering business change in Finance and/or CRM contexts is ideal.

Business Analysts

Elicit and document requirements (user stories, functional specs), map end- to-end processes, analyse current vs future state, and shape impact assessments. Strong public sector/complex organisation delivery experience is valued.

Data Analysts

Build actionable insights and reports; strong SQL proficiency; experience with Power BI and/or Microsoft Fabric advantageous.

Trainers

Design and deliver training sessions and materials to support adoption of new systems and processes across CRM, Finance, and Data & Insights. Experience in adult learning principles and digital tools is preferred.

Solution Architect

Design and implement technical solutions aligned with DIP objectives, ensuring integration across CRM, Finance, and Data & Insights platforms. Strong experience in enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, and Microsoft ecosystem preferred.

Business Architect

Shape business architecture to support programme outcomes, aligning processes, capabilities, and organisational structures with DIP strategy. Experience in operating model design and business capability mapping is essential.

What you'll bring:

• Proven delivery in similar roles within the public sector or complex organisations.
• Ability to work locally/hybrid with flexible arrangements and excellent references.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative mindset.

Engagement details:

• Contract length: Typically 3-12 months; extensions may be possible to June 2028 subject to programme needs.
• Rates: Competitive market rates; please include your hourly rate (excl. GST) in your EOI.
• Eligibility: You must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and be available to work onsite/hybrid as required.

How to apply:

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A brief cover note indicating: role(s) of interest, availability window, indicative daily rate (excl. GST), location (onsite/hybrid), and recent relevant engagements.

Apply via: Our careers site. Tasman District Council Careers

(The DIP office will contact suitable candidates to discuss fit and next steps.)

We anticipate to respond to expressions of interest by 27 February 2026

Our commitment

We are committed to a fair, inclusive process that welcomes contractors from diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the process, please let us know.

For any enquiries please contact the DIP Office via email digital.office@tasman.govt.nz