**Job Description** Are you passionate about driving strategic change and delivering impactful projects? Join Gore District Council and lead the way in shaping our project portfolio with innovation, collaboration, and excellence. **The Opportunity** We’re looking for a strategic thinker with strong project management skills to guide and elevate our organisation-wide project portfolio. If you're skilled in governance, risk management, and the successful delivery of complex initiatives, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. You’ll lead the implementation of a Council-wide approach to project management, ensuring alignment with our Long-Term Plan and organisational goals. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation. **Job Requirements** **To be successful in this role, you will have:** - Proven experience in project and portfolio management. - Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Ability to lead and mentor teams. - Strategic thinking and analytical capability. - Experience with procurement and contract management. - Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. **Job Responsibilities** **In addition to the above, you will:** - Develop and manage a Council-wide approach to project management. - Actively contribute to the Project Governance Framework. - Ensure robust governance, conduct audits, and maintain accurate documentation. - Provide strategic oversight of the Council’s project portfolio. - Support procurement and contract management activities. - Lead quarterly reporting to Council on portfolio performance. - Track total capital spend across the organization. - Deliver complex and high-priority projects as required. - Mentor and motivate project managers. - Enhance project management methodologies and practices. **Job Benefits** **At Gore District Council, we offer:**- A collaborative and innovative team culture - Opportunities for professional growth and leadership - Flexible working arrangements - A chance to contribute to meaningful community outcomes - Supportive leadership and a values-driven organisation. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! **Applications close at 5:00 pm, Friday 5 December 2025.** ​ For more information, please contact the People & Culture Business Partner at _In accordance with the Council’s policies, the successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical test, including drug testing._