Director, ISSP Implementation – two years fixed term
The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake (the Office) aims to improve trust and confidence in the public sector. The Auditor-General is the statutory auditor of all public organisations, playing a major part in ensuring that New Zealand’s public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world. No other organisation, public or private, has the overview of the whole public sector that the Office of the Auditor-General has.
Are you an experienced leader with a proven track record in delivering complex ICT programmes? Do you have experience with Cloud transitions and engaging with governance committees?
We’re looking for a senior programme leader to join our team and drive our ICT investment programme in a two-year fixed-term role for a Director, ISSP Implementation. In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing the work programme for our Digital Strategy and Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP). This programme is a mix of must-do Cloud migration as well as business transformation work.
You’ll work closely with the Chief Information Officer to build on existing work and guide the programme through completion. You’ll also be responsible for leading the ISSP Team, ensuring that the Office has appropriate methods and standards.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- a proven track record in managing large-scale ICT and business transformation programmes;
- extensive experience in ICT programme development and management;
- experience in people-centred change management;
- experience managing and leading a programme management function; and
- relevant training or experience in Agile methodology and practice.
A tertiary qualification will also be an advantage.
We offer our staff:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Supportive, flexible working
- Health and well-being benefits
As an organisation, people matter to us, our independence is critical, we act with integrity and courage, and we’re here to make a difference.
We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
You must be able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, be a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to check your eligibility (please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process): www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The expected salary is between $190,000 and $210,000 per annum.
For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or [email protected].
You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).