Lead, Major Infrastructure Redevelopment Programme

New Zealand Government

Canterbury

On-site

NZD 155,000 - 219,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term through 30 Mar 2030
Professional development
Exposure to large infrastructure proj.

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a Programme Manager for the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Programme. The role involves leading a large-scale capital project, coordinating design, construction, and operational readiness with governance groups and delivery partners.

Based in Christchurch, the role requires site presence, stakeholder engagement, and strong programme management.

Qualifications

  • Programme experience delivering major infrastructure, capital works, or other large-scale programmes.
  • Ability to lead across multiple workstreams and keep people aligned.
  • Strong judgement and a practical approach to managing risk, issues, dependencies, and priorities.
  • Experience working with senior leaders, governance groups, and a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Confident operating in complex environments where plans evolve and decisions balance competing needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate across design, construction, and operational readiness phases.
  • Support governance groups with clear advice, risk, budget, and timeline management.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and delivery partners to resolve challenges.
  • Ensure programme progress is coordinated and well-managed across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Programme management
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Leadership
Budget oversight

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking a Programme Manager for the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Programme. The role involves leading a large-scale capital project, coordinating design, construction, and operational readiness with governance groups and delivery partners.

Based in Christchurch, the role requires site presence, stakeholder engagement, and strong programme management.

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