Programme Delivery Lead - Transportation

Taituarā; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taituarā is seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Lead for Transportation to oversee procurement, contract management and capital projects within the Council's transportation programme. The role involves technical leadership in contracting with external suppliers, acting as Engineer's Representative on in-house contracts, and managing projects from planning through delivery.

You will compile works programmes, conduct tender evaluations, supervise construction to meet design requirements,

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in roading and transportation.
• Experience managing large contracts.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, contract management and capital project delivery for the transportation programme.
• Provide technical leadership in procurement and contracting with third party suppliers.
• Act as Engineer's Representative on in-house contracts and manage projects from planning to delivery.
• Compile work programmes from asset management data and undertake tender evaluations.
• Supervise construction to ensure design requirements are met and process claims.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Programme Delivery Lead - Transportation

We are seeking an experienced programme delivery specialist to lead procurement, contract management, and capital project delivery across Council's transportation programme.

As our subject matter expert, you will provide technical leadership in how we procure and contract with third party suppliers, act as Engineers Representative on in-house administered contracts, and project manage Council capital construction projects from planning through to delivery. You will compile works programmes from asset management data, undertake tender evaluations, supervise construction to ensure design requirements are met, process claims, and work across the group to develop and embed best-practice contract management policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you'll be someone who has:

• At least five years' post-graduate experience in the roading and transportation industry
• A degree level qualification in civil engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive contract and project management experience, including managing large contracts
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills, including experience working with Waka Kotahi, contractors, iwi and hapū, and community groups
• A confident, constructive approach to challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement
• Most importantly, you will be technically credible, delivery-focused, and genuinely motivated to champion continuous improvement in how Council plans, procures, and delivers for the Whanganui community.

About Whanganui District

A welcoming and warm city, Whanganui has been growing in population and businesses in recent years with the buzz of new families and represents an incredible lifestyle location — close to New Zealand's best outdoor experiences in bush, cycle trails, river and skiing.

Whanganui combines rich heritage with modern innovation, centred around our stunning awa. This growing city offers an exceptional lifestyle with excellent schools, easy access to major centres, and a flourishing arts and cultural scene. Whanganui is Aotearoa/New Zealand's UNESCO city of design and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.

You will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities, and diverse opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may occur before the advertised closing date. As a result, this position may be filled and closed earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Reference code 6933677

Applications close 08 October 2026