Head of Portfolio Management

Head of Portfolio Management * Enterprise-wide role with real influence over investment and delivery priorities * High-impact leadership position partnering closely with senior and executive leaders * Based in Auckland (Highbrook, East Tamaki) or Wellington CBD with strong connections across the organisation Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role At NZ Post, making smart choices about where we invest our time, money and people is critical to delivering our strategy and supporting the future of the organisation. The Head of Portfolio Management plays a pivotal role in this, working across the enterprise to help us focus on the work that matters most and delivers the greatest value. This role sits at the heart of decision-making, partnering closely with the Strategy & Business Planning team, senior leaders and delivery teams, and reporting to the GM Portfolio Governance and Enablement. You'll bring clarity to complex choices, balance competing priorities, and ensure our portfolio of projects and programmes are aligned, achievable and delivering real outcomes. In this role, you'll be * Leading enterprise-wide prioritisation of projects and programmes to align with strategic goals * Owning and driving delivery of the enterprise portfolio pipeline, ensuring focus stays on what's most important * Guiding complex trade-off decisions at all levels, including ELT, with transparency and sound judgement * Managing portfolio-level dependencies, risks, capacity and financial performance * Providing clear, high-quality insights and reporting to support informed governance and decision-making * Leading and developing the Portfolio Management team, building capability and maturity across the enterprise Mōu - About you You're comfortable operating at scale and bringing structure to complexity. You've worked in large, complex organisations and understand how enterprise portfolios, capital investment and governance really work in practice, not just on paper. You build trust quickly, communicate clearly, and can influence decisions even when the conversation is challenging. You're a strategic thinker with a pragmatic mindset, able to balance ambition with delivery reality. Just as importantly, you bring a people-centred approach, leading with integrity, collaboration and a strong safety-first mindset. You'll combine that with: * Significant experience in portfolio, programme or strategic planning roles within a large enterprise * Confidence working with senior and executive leaders on prioritisation, investment and trade-offs * Strong understanding of financial governance, capital investment and portfolio-level planning * Proven ability to build relationships and influence without relying on authority * Clear, credible communication skills, including the ability to say no constructively * Leadership experience, with a focus on developing people and building high-performing teams He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including: * Free onsite secure parking at our Auckland sites * Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family * Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand * Retail shopping discounts with our partners * An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it * Plus more!! Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau! Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand. Ready to be a part of that story? If so, apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page. If you require additional information, please contact Michele Christie (Talent Partner) on 022 087 5195 Applications for this position close on 1 March 2026 Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible. All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.