Project Manager (Fixed-Term)

Enabling happier, healthier people so our nation can thrive.

About UniMed - Mō Mātou

As New Zealand’s third largest health insurer, UniMed has been looking after Kiwi’s for over 45 years. Today, more than 140,000 members benefit from our workplace health insurance and wellbeing services.

Guided by our values – Aspire, Care, Trust – our purpose is clear: to help New Zealanders and their whānau enjoy lifelong, good health. We’re a values-led organisation that creates a workplace where our people thrive, professionally and personally.

About the Role - Mō te Tūranga Mahi

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover opportunity through to approximately July 2027, based in either Christchurch or Wellington. You’ll lead complex business and technology transformation projects from initiation through to delivery, helping improve our products, services and ways of working. Specifically, this role will support the implementation of a new CRM system.

Working across the organisation, you’ll manage scope, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and benefits, while building strong relationships with senior leaders, delivery teams, vendors and other partners. You’ll also provide clear governance and executive reporting, support effective prioritisation, and strengthen consistent project management practices across UniMed.

About You - Mōu

You’re an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex business and technology transformation projects in fast-paced, evolving environments. You combine disciplined delivery with excellent judgement, clear communication and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level.

• Significant end-to-end project management experience, including successful delivery of complex business and technology transformation initiatives.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with confidence working across senior leadership, cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Proven experience managing vendors and third-party delivery, with the ability to set clear expectations and maintain accountability.

• Strong governance capability, including risk, issue and dependency management, financial oversight and high-quality executive reporting.

• The ability to stay composed, adaptable and delivery-focused while managing competing priorities and changing requirements.

Experience implementing Dynamics 365 or another CRM platform would be an advantage, as would experience in financial services, insurance or another regulated industry.

Why Join UniMed - Ngā Hua Ki UniMed

At UniMed, we’re on a mission to create the happiest, healthiest workplace in Aotearoa – and we'd love for you to be part of that journey.

We offer modern workspaces in Christchurch and Wellington, along with a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Flexible working options

• 37.5 hour working week

• Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives

• Public transport salary sacrifice scheme

Sound like your kind of role? - Ko koe pea tēnei?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now with your CV and cover letter!

Applications will close Wednesday 07 October 2026.