Capital Projects Planning Lead (Infrastructure)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage guidance

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force invites applications for a role that leads capital projects from inception through planning and design, culminating in a Business Case for decision-makers. You will collaborate across departments and partners to deliver efficient, effective outcomes across the NZDF estate.

The position is based in either Wellington Central or Christchurch with regular travel and flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital projects from inception to design and business case development.
• Ability to coordinate input from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in infrastructure planning or construction.
• Knowledge of Better Business Case and PRINCE2 is preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically within NZ.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from inception through planning and design to Business Case submission.
• Facilitate stakeholder input to drive project delivery.
• Develop projects from inception to construction in line with best practice.
• Measure, monitor, and report project performance.
• Develop Project Business Cases using the Better Business Case 5-case model.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Business Case development

Strategic analysis

Quality assurance

Construction planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Better Business Case training

PRINCE2 certification

Infrastructure/civil/environmental project experience

Tools

PRINCE2 framework

BBc methodology

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force invites applications for a role that leads capital projects from inception through planning and design, culminating in a Business Case for decision-makers. You will collaborate across departments and partners to deliver efficient, effective outcomes across the NZDF estate.

The position is based in either Wellington Central or Christchurch with regular travel and flexible remote options.