Project Advisor

Tertiary Education Commission

  • Permanent Full Time
  • Wellington
  • Join the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) / Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua
  • Be part of a high-trust organisation where your insights and collaboration will help deliver real results.
  • Flexible working
  • Wellington CBD location

Do you enjoy working across business units to deliver quality work? We are looking for a Project Advisor to join our purpose driven, Financial & Business Performance Group / Whakatutukinga Ahumoni me te Pakihi. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high trust organisation where your work will have a real impact.

Do you enjoy working across business units to deliver quality work? We are looking for a Project Advisor to join our purpose driven, Financial & Business Performance Group / Whakatutukinga Ahumoni me te Pakihi. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high trust organisation where your work will have a real impact.

He angitūtanga: What will you be doing?

You'll play a key role in connecting teams and enabling informed decision-making through high-quality project and governance support.

  • Provide oversight, advice, and reporting on TEC's project portfolio.
  • Prepare governance reports and share insights from project meetings.
  • Track project benefits and support continuous improvement of project processes.
  • Strengthen and support TEC's governance framework.

He kōrero mōu: What will you bring to the role?

  • Experience in an EPMO or PMO environment, with a solid understanding of project management frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leaders.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with TechOne is a bonus.
  • A flexible, collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What you will get in return?

  • A supportive, collaborative team environment.
  • A key role in helping senior leaders access the insights they need to succeed.
  • Three TEC days of additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
  • A range of benefits including flexible working and an inclusive, engaging culture.
  • Recruitment range from $87k to $112k, dependant on the skills & experience you bring, plus 3% Kiwisaver employer contributions.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply

Sound like a great fit? We'd love to hear from you. Please apply now with your tailored cover letter and CV.

For more information, refer to the attached job description. Applications close 5:00pm, 18 August 2025. For enquiries only, contact hr@tec.govt.nz

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time of application.

Before confirming any offer of employment, the TEC will undertake pre-employment checks including criminal conviction history and reference checks.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We look forward to your application.

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