Programme Manager - Location Information Services Transition
SafetyNet · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Leading transition programme
- Managing stakeholders
- Overseeing delivery
What they ask for
Proven leadership of complex strategic programmes (ideally $20M+) in multi-agency or cross-sector environments; strong governance, risk, commercial, procurement and delivery expertise; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent senior experience.
- Bachelor's degree
- Manages people
About the job
We are looking for an accomplished programme leader to take overall accountability for the transition of Location Information Services into SafetyNet, maintaining service continuity while aligning agencies, mobile network operators and specialist suppliers.
Fixed Term until Dec 2028
The opportunity
- Lead the LIS Transition Programme team and create clarity, accountability and momentum across a multidisciplinary delivery environment.
- Own the programme plan, budget, resources, risks, governance reporting and transition to business as usual.
- Build trusted senior relationships with emergency services agencies, government partners, mobile network operators and vendors.
- Drive supplier delivery, procurement and commercial outcomes while resolving roadblocks and escalating where required.
- Ensure robust testing, acceptance, privacy, security and regulatory requirements are embedded throughout delivery.
What you will bring
- Proven leadership of complex, strategic programmes, ideally valued at more than $20 million, in multi-agency or cross-sector environments.
- Strong programme governance, risk, commercial, procurement and delivery expertise in government, telecommunications or critical services.
- The judgement to balance service continuity, accuracy, availability, privacy, security, cost and time to value.
- Advanced stakeholder influence and communication skills, with the ability to unite diverse organisations around shared outcomes.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in science, engineering or technology, or equivalent senior experience.
About SafetyNet
At SafetyNet, communication is more than technology. It helps keep people safe. We modernise critical communications for New Zealand's emergency services and wider public safety sector, working with agencies, technology partners and suppliers to deliver secure, reliable and resilient services when they matter most.
How to apply
This opportunity is being managed on SafetyNet’s behalf through external recruitment agencies.
- Submit a cover letter and your current CV through the link on this careers portal and it will be included in the agency consideration
- For a confidential discussion, contact Vanessa Ellis, Programme Manager
- Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
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