Project Manager - Property and Technical Security

• Drive the work to complete the planning and implementation of a significant and important building works project across multiple offshore embassies
• Be part of a programme of work where your planning skills, attention to detail and your ability to execute effectively are critical to success
• 24-month fixed-term based in our Wellington Head office

Excellent role to showcase your project management skills and work with an experienced and engaged business owner!

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project managing the development of an important building works project and associated deliverables.

This role requires functional mastery in project planning and execution, stakeholder management, resource management, risk management, financial management, reporting, documentation, and supply chain management to ensure successful project outcomes.

For more detail you can view the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $127,417 to $172,387 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. We expect to appoint around the midpoint $149,902 – give or take depending on your level of experience.  

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced Project Manager with the following skills and experience:

• We’re looking for someone with experience in or affinity for managing property projects with a strong security overlay
• You’ll have a number of years (8+) of successful project delivery of complex projects
• You'll be a natural collaborator - collaborating well with peers and contributing to a better project management practice.
• Must be able to demonstrate that they are outcome oriented and meet timelines and deliverables/objectives required within budget.
• A current security clearance will be advantageous
• Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.      

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

About us - Mō mātou

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion please email: Tamsin.Lakeman@mfat.govt.nz

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen for 10 years.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. 

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 6pm on Tuesday the 4th of November 2025.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.