Project Manager (National Community Cardiac Arrest Programme)

• Exciting chance to contribute to a national project
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of New Zealanders
• Fixed term contract (12 months), 0.8FTE (32 hours). Hybrid/remote working 

Established in 1996 as an incorporated society with charitable status, the New Zealand Resuscitation Council sets the standard for resuscitation and first aid in New Zealand through providing public access to information, education programmes, training, international scientific developments, and other services and activities related to resuscitation.           

Each year, over 2,000 cardiac arrests occur in New Zealand, with most happening outside of hospitals. Only about 11% of these patients survive to hospital discharge. Improving outcomes from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest is possible by increasing bystander capability (survival with favourable neurological outcomes), response rates (bystander participation), and access to early defibrillation (using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within minutes). Several strategies are already in place to address this, including public access defibrillation programmes and CPR training in schools.

The Council is looking for an experienced project management professional to scope and define the requirements for a role supporting the national rollout of the National Community Cardiac Arrest strategy and programme. This initiative aims to outline how a national programme would improve quality, efficiency and sustainability, leading to improved health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

The role involves creating and presenting a business case/project initiation document. This will assess and ensure the project’s feasibility and sustainability by detailing the plans, resources, milestones and budget needed for a successful implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting a project feasibility study (review, analysis and reporting)
• Engaging with key stakeholders to identify and discuss opportunities, gauge interest and endorsement and assess readiness for a national programme
• Identify project risks and constraints and recommend mitigation strategies
• Scope the requirements to support the national rollout and develop the proposed project plan, milestones
• Discovery and business case development, preparing analysis, recommendations, reports and presentations 
• Facilitating project advisory group meetings, workshops and online forums to engage with key stakeholders to keep them informed, minimise resistance, maximise success, and increase business readiness to adapt to change successfully
• Develop change management plans and strategies for the national rollout to ensure that changes are effectively communicated, adopted and sustained.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract for 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE), based anywhere in the greater Wellington region. Flexible hours and hybrid or remote work arrangements are available for the right candidate.

With a solid understanding of project and change management principles and best practices, you will have a proven track record of delivering national and/or large-scale projects. You can leverage this experience to establish effective project structures, set standards and provide valuable recommendations. You are strategic and consultative, an excellent communicator, and someone who works collaboratively with a wide range of key stakeholders.

Person Profile:

• Proven experience in project management, business consulting, change management, or relevant discipline
• Experience and understanding of the project environment, including experience with project methodologies (e.g. Prince2, Agile, Scrum)
• A relevant tertiary qualification or professional certification (i.e. project management, change management)
• Experience or knowledge in the not-for-profit sector and/or within a health, policy, or regulatory environment
• Proven track record of delivering national and/or large-scale projects
• Knowledge of Better Business Case framework
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to foster good working relationships and influence others
• A consultative and partnering approach with stakeholders
• Effective skills in facilitating groups and workshops
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including expertise in report writing and business case preparation
• Strong policy analysis skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to the mission and values of the NZ Resuscitation Council in improving better health outcomes
• Commitment to and/or understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
• Can work with multi-stakeholder and hybrid/remote environments
• Knowledge change management and quality improvement principles and frameworks would be advantageous.

Applications close: Sunday 15th September 2024

Send your CV and Cover letter to: Ngan Nguyen via mclaren.co.nz
Position description: Available to view at mclaren.co.nz

P: 04 499 1069
W: mclaren.co.nz