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The Programme Manager will lead the planning, governance, and delivery of the Pacific Islands Forum 2027, ensuring effective coordination across multiple agencies and workstreams. Responsibilities include managing budgets, monitoring risks, and establishing the taskforce operating model to support high-level decision-making.
Candidates must have experience leading large-scale, international multi-agency events and possess strong skills in governance, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance.
Lead programme delivery for New Zealand’s hosting of the Pacific Islands Forum.
About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga
New Zealand will host the Pacific Islands Forum 2027 Leaders Week (“PIF27”) in late August 2027. PIF27 will bring together Heads of Government, Ministers, officials and stakeholders from across the Pacific, requiring coordinated delivery across multiple venues, systems and agencies. The Forum brings together 18 Member countries to articulate collective priorities, advance regional security and resilience, and reinforce the norms and values the Pacific seeks to see embedded globally.
The Programme Manager will work closely with the PIF Taskforce Director and workstream leads to establish programme disciplines, maintain oversight of programme performance and support informed decision making through high-quality reporting and analysis. The role will ensure dependencies, risks and delivery milestones are monitored and managed. The Programme Manager will also play a key role in establishing and coordinating the Taskforce operating model, supporting governance forums, and driving programme planning and readiness activities. Some key responsibilities include:
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The full salary range for this role is $ 129,965 to $175,835 total remuneration, inclusive of our KiwiSaver employer contribution. The midpoint is $ 152,900. We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience.
This role is based in Wellington with travel within New Zealand as required. In the lead up to and during event delivery:
Who are we looking for? - Mā wai te mahi nei?
We’d like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
About us - Mō mātou
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono
Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
For a confidential discussion please email [email protected]
To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role based in central Wellington, NZ.
While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.
MFAT Manatū Aorere acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia ora and welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Kia hangai ake e te Manatū Aorere he ao-haumaru, ao-tōnui, ao-pūmau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whānui - The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. We're based in Wellington, New Zealand, with an office in Auckland and diplomatic representatives in 50 countries around the world. Contact us: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/about-us/contact-us/ Contact our embassies and consular offices: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/embassies/ Follow our other social media accounts: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/follow-us/ Terms of Use for our social media channels can be found here: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/terms-of-use/
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