Permanent Part-Time | 32 hours per week
Mangawhai or Dargaville | Flexible work-from-home options

Are you experienced in project, programme or portfolio management and enjoy improving how projects are delivered while enabling others to succeed?

We're looking for a Senior Advisor, Project Management Office (PMO) to help strengthen project delivery across Kaipara District Council. This role sits at the centre of how projects are planned, reported and delivered across Council, providing expert advice, improving frameworks and supporting leaders to make informed decisions.

This is a great opportunity to influence organisation-wide practice, work alongside senior leaders, and help shape and strengthen our PMO function, all while enjoying the flexibility of a permanent 32-hour working week.

What You'll Do

• Lead the ongoing improvement of PMO frameworks, tools and governance processes
• Partner with leaders and project teams to provide expert advice and support
• Drive portfolio reporting that enables strategic decision making
• Build organisational capability through coaching, guidance and best practice
• Champion continuous improvement and strengthen project delivery across Council

About You

• Proven PMO, project, programme or change management experience
• Strong understanding of governance, reporting, risk and delivery frameworks
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing across diverse stakeholder groups
• Able to simplify complex information into practical and actionable advice
• Confident supporting leaders and teams to lift project delivery maturity

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to step into a visible advisory role where your work will help bring greater clarity, consistency and confidence to project delivery across Council.

You'll have the opportunity to work across the organisation, influence how things are done and contribute to a PMO function that is continuing to grow and mature.

Based in Mangawhai or Dargaville, you'll be part of a collaborative team, with flexibility, variety and the opportunity to make a practical difference.

You'll have access to:

• Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• One paid volunteer day each year to give back to the Kaipara community
• Discounted health insurance, banking products and retail offers
• Free EAP services for you and your family
• Five weeks' annual leave after five years of service

About us: 

We're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trustworthy), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.     

Apply today! 

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6921821.

For more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Talent Advisor at careers@kaipara.govt.nz    

Applications close 30 August 2026

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.