Manager – IT Planning & Performance | Kaiwhakahaere – Maheretanga & Whanonga IT

Parliamentary Service is recruiting four senior leaders to strengthen delivery and consistency across our digital group. Together, these roles ensure Parliament is supported by reliable, secure and well‑governed digital services as we prepare for the demands of an election year.

For more information, see the attached candidate information pack and position description.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced Manager – IT Planning & Performance to lead strategic planning, financial management and performance reporting across Parliamentary Service. You’ll own planning, budgets and commercial arrangements, ensuring strong governance, risk management, assurance and business continuity across IT services.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You’ll set clear direction, be ambitious for performance, and own outcomes - providing visibility of priorities and progress, surfacing risks early, and lifting delivery discipline across the group.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading IST business planning, performance reporting and governance.
• Owning budgets, forecasting, financial controls and value‑for‑money outcomes.
• Providing trusted commercial and strategic advice to senior IT leaders.
• Managing vendor relationships and contract performance end‑to‑end.
• Strengthening business continuity and resilience across critical IT services.
• Leading and developing a high‑performing planning and commercial team.

He aha ngā pūkenga | What you will bring:

• Commercial leadership in an IT/digital environment - shaping commercial strategy.
• Senior experience in IT planning, performance, finance or commercial leadership.
• Strong judgement and accountability in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Proven people leadership - setting clear expectations and lifting capability.
• Experience working within governance, assurance and risk frameworks.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clearly.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to obtain NZSIS Confidential security clearance.

(If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.)

Ngā kōrero matua | Key details:

The salary midpoint for this role is $190,000.00 per annum. Starting offers will be aligned to skills and experience, and the full salary range allows for progression with tenure.

This role is based on the Parliamentary precinct. Being present on site is an important part of building relationships, supporting teams and working effectively in the Parliamentary environment, and regular in‑office presence is therefore expected.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 19th April 2026. All applications must be made online. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. Because of the seniority and sensitivity of this role, our recruitment process includes multiple stages. This may involve more than one interview and additional assessment activities. We’ll keep you informed at each step and aim to make the process clear, respectful and worthwhile for everyone involved.

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please contact Renee Beeson, Senior Talent Advisor on 04 817 6167 or email renee.beeson@parliament.govt.nz

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We appreciate your interest, but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies currently. Unsolicited CVs received without written confirmation of acceptance from Parliament’s Talent Team will not be received, and Parliamentary Service and Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.