Title: Project Manager - Interislander

Req ID: 11919

Stakeholder relationship management
Programme management focus of multiple complex projects
Permanent position, Wellington based

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

KiwiRail, a proud State-Owned Enterprise, delivers sustainable and inclusive growth for our customers, communities, and people.

For more than 150 years, rail in New Zealand has connected communities, delivered freight and passengers around the country, and showcased our spectacular scenery to the world. Our purpose —Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand) — speaks to connection with our customers and the future needs of their businesses, connection with the communities we serve and operate in, and connection with each other. KiwiRail is carrying this legacy into the future, delivering connected rail and shipping transport services that create economic, social, and environmental value for New Zealand and New Zealanders.

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

This role is not your run of the mill PM role. We're seeking a skilled project manager who can get alongside our business leaders and juggle the various needs of many and various projects. It's more about building capability across teams and leaders in an organic way. Being flexible and adaptable will be key to your success along with a genuine relationship focus, so while you may have great disciplined project processes in your toolkit, you'll need to be less structured in your approach.

You'll be primarily working with the Interislander and Customer & Growth business units but interfacing across KiwiRail. There will be ICT systems components of all the projects, so you'll be working closely with ICT project managers to get the business what it needs.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

To be successful in this role, you will be a proven project manager with significant experience in the delivery of complex projects that cross the boundaries of assets, process, people, technology, health, safety and welfare and business improvement. Ideally you will come from a broad career background that displays innovation and initiative.

You will also have experience in project planning and delivery across multiple disciplines and experience working across multi-disciplinary teams.

This is not an ICT project manager role!

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

Competitive salary plus 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
Extensive support and development
Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe

Interislander is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.

If life’s a journey, Interislander is a great way of keeping your career moving through it. Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture – where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whānau life.

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Rā aukati | Application Close: 9 February 2025