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Vacancy Number NZDF-2011045
Region - Location Wellington - Petone
Category ICT
Total Remuneration $80023 - $98852 (including superannuation)
Applications Close Tuesday 8 December 2020
Description This is a full time permanent (civ) position
What you will do
We have one permanent and one 1 twelve month fixed term contract Portfolio Planner role available to start in 2021.
As a Portfolio Planner reporting to the Portfolio Manager within our Communications and Information Systems (CIS) Branch, you’ll be responsible for supporting CIS Branch to prioritise and size proposed work (programmes, projects and work-requests) as inputs into planning activities, business cases, resource planning, and budget development.
and you’ll provide rigour to the prioritisation process by defining work resource requirements.
Working closely with the portfolio and projects team you’ll plan for project delivery and ensure that projects are appropriately prioritised and planned for.
You’ll also contributes to solution development and project scheduling across CIS Branch.
What we need
This is a relationship focussed role requiring highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills. We’re keen to hear from you if you are a results-driven and customer focused project professional with knowledge and technical expertise in project management and / or project delivery.
In particular you will have :
The ability to build sound working relationships; and
Experience in applying multi criteria decision-making frameworks to the evaluation process of projects and programmes.
A relevant qualification containing estimating and forecasting disciplines, or equivalent experience is desirable.
Please note : You must be able and willing to travel within New Zealand and overseas if required.
Who we are
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force contributes to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.
As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.
CIS Branch provides the core information and communication services that underpin New Zealand Defence operations. We enable the interaction between our people, our partners and the broader defence community, at home and abroad.
Why Us
NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs / opinions, or family circumstances.
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with :
Flexible working environment and positive culture
Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
How to Apply
The recruitment of this role is being managed exclusively by an external recruitment company, Hays Recruitment, who will consider your application in the first instance.
To apply you must follow this link : Portfolio Planner
For further information, contact Catherine van der Merwe at Hays Recruitment via email catherine.vandermerwe hays.co.nz
Please note : If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.
Applications close on Tuesday 8 December 2020.
Please note : Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.
The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows :
Higher level Security Clearance
most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Secret security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process :
http : / / www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz / eligibility-tool
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