National Manager Property Projects
Date: 17 Sept 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Are you a seasoned project leader with a passion for delivering property projects alongside a range of stakeholders?
- Do you bring deep knowledge of industry best practices and a drive for continuous improvement?
We are continuing to build something new — and we need your expertise.
We’re looking for an experienced leader to lead a recently established team, shaping how we deliver property projects across our nationwide portfolio. This is a pivotal role where you’ll define delivery approaches, provide technical leadership, and support both internal and external project managers to achieve great outcomes.
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
About you | Mōu
You’ll be a natural leader with a strong background in property project delivery. You’ll bring a strategic mindset, a collaborative approach, and a sharp eye for risk, quality, and value.
Key experience and attributes we’re seeking:
- A tertiary qualification in a design, construction, engineering or project management-related discipline
- 10+ years of senior-level experience delivering large-scale property projects within complex, distributed organisations
- In-depth understanding of commercial property legislation, regulatory compliance, and health, safety, and security standards
- Experience managing or supporting technical, multi-disciplinary teams in a national or regional delivery context
- Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholder needs and deliver projects on time, within scope and budget
- Strong leadership capability with a track record of leading cross-functional project teams and fostering a culture of excellence
- Excellent risk management skills and sound judgment in high-stakes environments
- A collaborative and adaptable style — someone who connects people, builds trust, and drives momentum
What we offer | Tā mātou e tuku ana
This is an opportunity to continue to build and shape a team, in a role that will directly influence how our capital works programme is delivered nationwide. You’ll work at pace and at scale — and we’ll support you to make the role your own.
If you're ready to step into a leadership position that offers challenge, scope and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $161,811.00 - $214,131.00
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Monday 29 September 2025
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
