Delivery Lead

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. This is a values-led, New Zealand organisation with a strong social purpose and a growing national footprint. The focus is on maximising human potential and building future-fit capability through learning, technology, and innovation. With significant investment across platforms, data, and digital experiences, the organisation is on a digital transformation journey and focused on embedding operational excellence and continuous improvement. Collaboration, care for people, and bold thinking sit at the heart of how work gets done. About the role We’re looking for an experienced Delivery Lead to manage the successful delivery of business and technology projects that improve the way our client operates. Working across multiple initiatives, you’ll plan, coordinate and deliver projects while balancing competing priorities, engaging stakeholders and ensuring work progresses smoothly from initiation through to implementation. You’ll work closely with business leaders, technology teams and vendors to remove obstacles, manage risks and keep projects moving. Alongside project delivery, you’ll lead a Continuous Improvement Stream, working with Stream Owners and Solution Design to improve practices, processes and technology in an end-to-end way that delivers great outcomes. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Project Manager or Delivery Lead who enjoys variety, is comfortable flexing between delivery leadership and project management, thrives in collaborative environments and takes pride in delivering successful outcomes. What you’ll be doing Lead projects from initiation through to successful delivery, or take ownership of projects already in flight to ensure successful outcomes. Manage multiple concurrent projects and improvement initiatives. Develop project plans, manage scope, risks, timelines and dependencies. Build strong relationships across the business, collaborating with teams, leaders and delivery partners. Facilitate project workshops and stakeholder meetings. Monitor progress, resolve issues and keep delivery on track. Balance project delivery with business-as-usual operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes, practices, technology and ways of working. Communicate project progress, risks and outcomes clearly to stakeholders. Work with Stream Owners and Solution Design to prioritise, sequence and deliver continuous improvement initiatives. About you You’ll be an experienced Project Manager or Delivery Lead with a track record of delivering successful business and technology projects. You’ll bring: At least five years' experience leading complex projects. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. Experience delivering technology-enabled business change. Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills. The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. An open mindset, a flexible approach and a genuine enjoyment of working with people across all parts of the organisation. Experience working with enterprise business systems such as CRM, ERP, LMS or similar platforms would be advantageous. Why you’ll love it here Values-driven culture grounded in Joy, Manaakitanga, Growth and Boldness Genuine collaboration across technology, digital, and business teams True enterprise scope - opportunity to shape enterprise-wide platforms, data foundations, and AI capability Meaningful work with real impact on people, learning, and outcomes Space to lead with empathy, grow others, and be bold in how technology is used Applicants must be based in Auckland with the right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr