Programme Analyst

Wellington Water; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider seeks a proactive Programme Analyst to enhance delivery across capital works programmes in Lower Hutt. You will support planning, monitor KPIs, provide financial analysis, and identify risks. Essential skills include experience in programme analysis, strong reporting capabilities, and effective communication. This full-time role offers flexible arrangements, professional development, and a commitment to wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in a programme, project, or portfolio analyst role, ideally in capital infrastructure.
• Strong skills in business and risk reporting.
• Technical writing experience and an understanding of governance processes.
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with programme and project management frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of capital delivery programmes.
• Monitor key performance indicators and produce reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and forecasting.
• Identify and escalate programme-level risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
• Support programme governance and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Programme and project management frameworks

Business and risk reporting

Technical writing

Relationship management

Data communication

Job description

Drive performance and insight across major infrastructure programmes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with purpose. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Petone close to the shops and beach.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and analytical Programme Analyst to support the delivery and ongoing improvement of Wellington Water’s capital works programme. You’ll work at the heart of our Programme Management Office, ensuring our infrastructure projects are planned, tracked, and reported to a high standard - while identifying risks and opportunities for improvement across the board.

This is a role where your insights will directly contribute to the success of critical water infrastructure projects across our region.

The position will see you:

• Supporting the planning and coordination of capital delivery programmes
• Monitoring key performance indicators and producing regular reporting for senior leaders
• Providing financial analysis and forecasting in collaboration with finance teams
• Identifying and escalating programme-level risks
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting best practice across teams
• Supporting programme governance, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication

You’ll also act as a key point of contact within the Programme Office, helping teams stay aligned and informed as they deliver vital water services to our communities.

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• 3 -4 years’ experience in a programme, project, or portfolio analyst / advisory role - ideally in capital infrastructure or construction related PMO
• Strong skills in business and risk reporting, with a sharp eye for insights and trends
• Technical writing experience and a solid understanding of governance processes
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with programme and project management frameworks (e.g. 3PO, MSP, PMP)
• Ability to understand and communicate complex data in a clear, meaningful way

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

About Us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Sunday 19th October 2025. To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. For further information, email: [e-mail]

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.