Portfolio Manager

Enterprise Portfolio Manager Shape investment decisions – provide the insights that help NZQA prioritise, sequence and deliver change effectively. Help shape what's next – join an expanding ePMO and influence how portfolio management and enterprise governance mature across NZQA. Fixed term until 30 June 2028 – play a key role in delivering a significant multi‑year transformation portfolio. About the role As Enterprise Portfolio Manager, you’ll maintain NZQA’s enterprise‑wide view of projects, programmes and change initiatives, providing insight into priorities, risks, dependencies, capacity and delivery confidence. Working closely with senior leaders, sponsors and project teams, you’ll help ensure the right work is delivered at the right time and in the right sequence. This role is focused on portfolio planning, analysis, prioritisation and supporting portfolio‑level decision making across NZQA. Qualifications Experience working within an Enterprise Programme Management Office (ePMO), portfolio office, or complex programme environment. Experience supporting enterprise portfolio planning, prioritisation and governance. Strong analytical capability, including identifying dependencies, constraints, risks and capacity impacts across multiple initiatives. The ability to translate complex information into clear, practical insights for senior leaders and governance groups. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a collaborative and enterprise‑wide mindset. Benefits Join NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa NewZealand’s education system through world‑class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive and inclusive environment that values different perspectives and experiences. NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. Application To apply for this role, please include your CV and cover letter prior to or latest by 11:59pm 26 July 2026. You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa NewZealand to apply for this role. For more information about the role and NZQA, refer to the job description, NZQA’s Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you would like to discuss further or have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr