Erp Delivery Lead

New Plymouth District Council; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People’s Package

Career development

Job summary

New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) invites applications for an ERP Delivery Lead on a 3-year fixed-term basis, reporting to the ERP Programme Manager. This pivotal role drives a multi-disciplinary delivery team through a modern ERP transformation, balancing people leadership with hands-on delivery expertise across business analysis, data migration, integrations and reporting.

You will collaborate with programme leadership, SMEs and stakeholders to ensure aligned objectives, remove barriers and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
• Experience delivering ICT or business transformation initiatives in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of governance and project delivery practices.
• Hands-on technical background across multiple domains (BA, data, integration, reporting).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing ERP delivery team across multiple workstreams.
• Set priorities, expectations and delivery standards to ensure outcomes.
• Support performance management and workforce planning for team effectiveness.
• Remove blockers, manage risks and issues to keep the programme on track.
• Ensure compliance with employment obligations and good employer practices.
• Build stakeholder relationships and align programme with business needs.
• Provide program oversight, risk escalation and strategic input.

Skills

People leadership

ICT transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Technical breadth

Job description

Join Us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who Are We? | Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu – New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is shaping the future of our district. We’re here to serve our community and create a place where people love to live, work and visit. Guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we’re committed to building strong partnerships that honour and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we’re proud to be an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity and progress. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and being part of something bigger, this is the place for you.

The Opportunity | Te āheinga

We are seeking an ERP Delivery Lead on a 3-year fixed-term basis, reporting directly to the ERP Programme Manager.

This is a pivotal leadership role within our ERP transformation programme, offering the opportunity to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary delivery team while helping shape the successful implementation of a modern enterprise resource planning solution. You will play a critical role in ensuring delivery teams are aligned, empowered and equipped to achieve programme objectives, balancing strong people leadership with practical technical and delivery expertise.

As a trusted advisor, coach and problem-solver, you will provide guidance across complex delivery activities, support key decision-making, and help remove barriers to progress. Working closely with programme leadership, technical specialists, subject matter experts and business stakeholders, you will drive collaboration, consistency and high performance across multiple workstreams.

This role is ideal for a capable delivery leader who enjoys building team capability, navigating complex challenges and contributing hands‑on when needed. Whether supporting business, analysis, data migration, integrations, reporting, or resolving critical delivery issues, you will bring a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach that keeps momentum high and outcomes on track.

If you are passionate about leading people, delivering large-scale transformation initiatives and making a lasting impact, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a significant programme that will help shape the future of our organisation.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa matua

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing multi-disciplinary ERP delivery team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Set clear priorities, expectations and delivery standards to ensure successful outcomes across workstreams.
• Support performance management, capability development and workforce planning to maintain team effectiveness and capacity.
• Remove delivery blockers and proactively manage risks, issues and challenges to keep the programme on track.
• Ensure compliance with employment obligations, relevant legislation and good employer practices.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, facilitating effective communication and alignment between programme, technical, SME and change teams.
• Support programme leadership through delivery oversight, risk escalation, strategic input and contribution to programme planning and decision-making.

Essential Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• Strong people leadership capability, including coaching, performance development and building positive team culture.
• Proven experience delivering multiple ICT or business transformation initiatives in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of governance, project delivery practices, and commercial management.
• Hands‑on technical background with the ability to understand and engage across multiple technical domains (eg. Business analysis, data transformation, integration, environment management, reports and dashboards).

Desirable

• Experience in TechnologyOne or similar ERP or large-scale system implementations.
• Experience in local government or public sector.
• Project or programme management certification.

Why Taranaki? | He aha ngā hua o te rohe nei?

Taranaki isn’t just a region - it’s a way of life. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of career opportunities and lifestyle in one incredible place. Framed by the majestic Mounga Taranaki and the sparkling Tasman Sea, this is where you can hike world‑class trails, surf uncrowded beaches and immerse yourself in a vibrant arts and culture scene – all within minutes of each other.

With affordable living, great schools and a strong sense of community, Taranaki is the ideal spot to live, work and raise a family. Whether you’re chasing adventure, craving tranquillity or looking for both, life here offers an unbeatable balance that makes every day extraordinary.

What We Offer | Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we’re not just offering jobs – we’re building careers and creating a workplace where people thrive.

When you join us, you’ll discover:

• Clear career pathways - to help you grow and succeed
• Learning and development opportunities - that keep you ahead of the game
• Support for personal and professional growth - so you can be your best self

Plus, our People’s Package is designed with you in mind, covering five key pillars:
Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition.

Because at NPDC, it’s not just about what you do – it’s about who you become.

You can expect to start in this 3-year fixed-term, full-time role with a salary of between $, – $,.

Why Join Us? | Ngā hua o tō hono mai?

Your wellbeing matters to us. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Together, we’re shaping a vibrant future for New Plymouth - one step, one idea, one achievement at a time.

Applications close Friday th November 6

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko I te Ngāmotu o āpōpō!

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.