Ko mātou tēnei - Who we are

Te Komihana Tauhokohoko - The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency. Our mission is to make New Zealanders better off by ensuring our markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident participants in those markets.

The Commission is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by increases in its functions, duties and powers, and supported by additional Government funding.

We're looking for experienced Project Managers with project set-up and delivery backgrounds to ensure the successfully deliver of our projects on time, on budget, and within scope.

We have two permanent positions in our new Infrastructure Regulation branch - one in our Performance and Understanding group and one in the Fibre team of our Price Quality Regulation group, and one permanent position in our new Market Regulation branch in the Fuel and Dairy team. We offer flexible working and all roles can be based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara or Tāmaki Makaurau offices.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

You'll work in one of our economic regulation branches where our aim is to make New Zealanders better off through the economic regulation of infrastructure and markets in Aotearoa.

The Performance and Understanding group, in our Infrastructure Regulation branch, is responsible for using the tool of information disclosure regulation to improve understanding of the performance of regulated suppliers. You would report to the Head of Performance and Understanding.

The Fibre team, in our Infrastructure Regulation branch, is part of the Price Quality Regulation group which uses the tool of price quality regulation to improve the performance of regulated suppliers. You would report to the Fibre Manager.

The Fuel and Dairy team, in our Market Regulation branch, is responsible for our powers to improve competitiveness in the fuel sector and to review and report on Fonterra's farm milk pricing and its consistency with contestability in the market. You would report to the Fuel and Dairy Manager.

In all of these roles, you will play a critical role in the delivery of our projects. As a key member within the team, you'll work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams ranging from lawyers and accountants to economists and data specialists. You'll need to be comfortable working with scope change, quality demands and a certain level of ambiguity. You will have the opportunity to use a range of project management skills and approaches to suit each project. You'll also have a direct line to our decision-makers, the Commissioners.

He kōrero mōu - About you

Ideally, we're looking for someone who has been involved in a regulatory environment.

You will also be someone who:

• has experience setting up and managing medium to large projects, to scope and to agreed expectations, within a complex environment with complex subject matter
• is more than a checklist ticker and organiser, you'll need to think at a strategic level and understand our work and priorities to ensure projects are on-track
• enjoys the dynamics of working with a team and is able to motivate team members, in the office and remotely, to keep a good pace
• has strong oral and written communication
• is able to be across the risks and issues that relate to the sectors we regulate and be able to clearly articulate the rationale behind the Commission's approach to these sectors
• can be a mentor and sounding board for other project managers.

While not essential, a qualification or equivalent experience in accounting, law, engineering and/or economics will be an advantage, as well as a qualification and/or experience in a project management framework.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for these positions in the position description: Senior Project Manager. We plan to make appointments to these roles at the level which best reflects the skills, capabilities and experience of the successful candidates.

Te wāhi mahi - Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy interesting work that contributes to a shared vision of making New Zealanders better off. Career growth and development is not only supported and encouraged, it's a part of everyday life here. We also offer a range of benefits to show that we'll value your mahi, including generous leave entitlements, study support, a range of wellness initiatives and competitive remuneration.

We are committed to our people's wellbeing. Any support needed is freely given, providing the opportunity for everyone to thrive. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. We even offer a contribution to working from home set up costs. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

The health, safety and wellbeing of all Commerce Commission people is a top priority. To continue to maintain a safe workplace for all our employees, the Commerce Commission asks that you provide details of your vaccination status as part of the application process.

Ka pēhea te tono mai - How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please apply now via Seek (Auckland, Wellington)

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Te Komihana Tauhokohoko - The Commerce Commission is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, religion, age, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability or flexible work status and we particularly encourage applications from those of any under-represented groups. If we can support you with specific accommodations in any part of the recruitment process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625.

Applications close on Sunday, 13 March 2022.