Project Manager - Asset Mgmnt & App Rationalisation (12m Contract)

LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

About the role:

As a Project Manager - Asset Management & Application Rationalisation, you'll be part of LIC's Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) team, reporting to the Portfolio Manager. The EPM team enables the successful delivery of LIC's strategic priorities and digital roadmap, championing best-practice project delivery and LICs ways of working across the organisation.

In this role, you'll lead a portfolio of initiatives within LIC's Cyber Defence Programme, including Asset Management & CMDB, Application Rationalisation, Cloud Security, and other cyber security projects. Working closely with business, technology, infrastructure, security and operational teams, you'll drive projects from initiation through to successful implementation, helping strengthen LIC's technology environment and cyber resilience.

Please note: This 12 month contract is based in Newstead Hamilton, however we are advertising in various locations as the Hiring Manager is open to a Hybrid work arrangement.

Your Key Focus:

• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables with key stakeholders.
• Lead the successful delivery of cyber security and technology initiatives.
• Drive project governance, planning and delivery excellence.
• Manage project budgets, reporting and vendor commitments.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and mitigations.
• Coordinate resources across business, technology and security teams.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors and delivery partners.
• Provide clear project reporting and executive updates.
• Manage scope changes and delivery priorities effectively.
• Support smooth transition of projects into business-as-usual operations.
• Coach and support project team members to achieve successful outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery practices.

Skills & Experience:

• Relevant qualification in business, technology, project management or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience delivering business and technology projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple technology or cyber security projects.
• Strong project governance and end-to-end delivery experience.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, risks and reporting.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, cloud, cyber security or enterprise technology projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Confidence engaging and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, adaptable and effective under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with a strong process focus.
• Experience working across business, technology and operational teams.
• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or similar certification is advantageous.

In Return:

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive extra leave days, flexible working options, discounted health, life, income and disability insurances, access to our employee shares scheme, wellbeing discounts, free onsite parking, an employee assistance programme, plus more!

This is your opportunity to combine project delivery excellence with purpose. Join us in delivering technology and cyber security initiatives that help protect and enable the services New Zealand farmers rely on every day.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they come in - if the role is filled before the closing date, the advertising will be closed early.