Project Manager - Cloud/System Migration (fixed term opportunity)
11/06/2026
31/07/2026
Fixed Term
Auckland
Digital
This is a fixed-term role with an immediate start, through to March 2027.
About First Cape | Mo FirstCape
FirstCape is one of New Zealand’s largest and best resourced wealth advisory and asset management business, creating an enhanced and broadened product offering to help our clients achieve their goals at whatever stage of their investment life cycle. Here at FirstCape, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our success is dependent on the collective talent, expertise, and dedication of each and every one of our team members. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute to their fullest potential.
Job Description
About the opportunity | Mo te whai waahi
This fixed-term role through to March 2027 is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of a major technology migration, transitioning core platforms from on‑premises to SaaS and cloud-based solutions.
You will lead a multi‑workstream transformation across applications, infrastructure, and business processes, owning delivery outcomes across internal teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors. The role requires strong control of schedule, dependencies, risks, and governance to ensure delivery is on time, within scope, and minimises disruption to the business. Working closely with senior sponsors, you will provide clear visibility of progress, risks, and decisions, operating with pace and discipline to drive outcomes in a complex, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities | Ngā Kawenga Mahi
Own and drive the end‑to‑end project schedule, tracking progress against milestones and dependencies
Lead delivery across internal technology teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors
Manage the migration of applications, data, integrations, and operational processes to SaaS and cloud platforms
Identify, manage, and resolve risks and issues, escalating proactively where required
Maintain strong governance including status reporting, RAID logs, and decision registers
Provide clear, concise reporting to sponsors and stakeholders
Facilitate steering committee and working group forums
Drive business readiness including testing, training, and cutover execution
Ensure structured transition to BAU teams and lead project closure activities
Operate with urgency and delivery focus, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Role‑model client-first behaviours and align with regulatory and conduct standards
Desired Skills and Experience
What you will bring to the role | He aha ka kawea e koe ki te mahi
We require that you have:
5+ years experience delivering complex technology or infrastructure projects
Proven track record delivering system migrations, SaaS implementations, or platform transformations
Strong project governance capability across scheduling, risk, reporting, and stakeholder management
Experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with external vendors
Background in financial services or regulated environments (highly desirable)
Confident communicator with ability to engage at both technical and executive levels
Highly organised, outcome-driven, and comfortable operating at pace
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certification or equivalent experience (desirable)
Why work at FirstCape? | He aha mahi i te FirstCape?
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include wellbeing support, volunteer days and a great company culture. We pride ourselves on offering our employees outstanding development and learning opportunities to support career growth, and the opportunity to work alongside the best talent in the market.
We are an inclusive employer and want our workforce to reflect a rich and diverse way of thinking and working. We know people are more than a single identity and the qualities that make each one of us unique need to be valued and embraced. So regardless of your gender, age, background or how you choose to identify, there's room for you to realise your potential here. And importantly, there's room to be yourself.
We’re also committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can work with you to make adjustments where possible to support your application. Alternatively, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role but think you would be a great candidate, please apply explaining why you want the role, how you think your skills or background are transferable, and how you plan to upskill where needed (we will support you with this, but want to know you have thought about this too).
To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.
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