Programme Delivery Lead

Fluid Recruitment; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid Recruitment is seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Lead for a major transformation project in New Zealand. The role offers ownership of the programme, strong leadership with stakeholders, and significant influence on shaping organisational outcomes.

Initially fixed-term, you will coordinate interconnected projects, manage dependencies, risks and budgets, and drive delivery from planning to implementation, working with leaders and delivery teams to enable successful adoption.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple transformation projects and workstreams to stay on track with priorities.
• Monitor programme performance, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Support delivery from planning through to implementation with leaders and project teams.

Job description

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We're looking for an experienced Programme Delivery Lead to guide our client's organisation through a significant programme of transformation and improvement.

This opportunity (initially fixed term) is ideal for an experienced Programme Lead or a Senior Programme Delivery Coordinator looking to take the next step in their career. You'll have the ownership and autonomy to lead a critical digital transformation programme, build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the organisation.

The Role

As a key member of the Service Enablement Programme, you'll bring together interconnected projects and workstreams into a cohesive programme of delivery, ensuring activities remain aligned with strategic objectives and organisational priorities.

You'll proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies, while providing the governance and oversight needed to maintain momentum. Working closely with leaders, stakeholders and project teams, you'll support delivery from planning through to implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating multiple transformation projects and programme workstreams to ensure activities remain on track and aligned with agreed priorities and milestones.
• Monitoring programme performance, managing schedules, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Working closely with leaders and key stakeholders to resolve challenges, maintain programme momentum, and support successful organisational outcomes.
• Supporting the implementation of new systems, processes and ways of working while guiding change management activities that enable successful adoption.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal teams, mana whenua, external providers and project partners to achieve shared outcomes.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen programme management practices and improve delivery capability across the organisation.

Why This Opportunity?

• Take ownership of a significant transformation programme with organisation-wide visibility.
• Step into a role with broader responsibility, influence and ownership.
• Combine strategic thinking with hands‑on programme leadership.
• Shape and strengthen programme delivery practices while building capability across the organisation.

As part of a collaborative and high‑performing team, you'll work alongside people who value strong partnerships, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. In return, you'll enjoy rewarding work, flexible ways of working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful organisational transformation.