Programme Manager

Tiaki Wai Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH options (up to 2 days)

Wellbeing programme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai Limited – Wellington, North Island is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead a major capital investment programme delivering water infrastructure outcomes. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers across a complex portfolio, shaping strategy and ensuring value-for-money across budgets and timelines.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, risks and dependencies, while providing governance reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Infrastructure Management or equivalent.
• Recognised programme management qualification such as MSP, PgMP, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
• Leadership or people management qualification with commercial, procurement or contract management qualifications.
• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes or portfolios.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and delivery teams.
• Strong experience coaching and developing professional project delivery staff in complex or matrix environments.
• Demonstrated capability managing programme budgets, forecasting, governance reporting and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major capital investment programme delivering critical infrastructure outcomes.
• Lead and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers across a complex delivery portfolio.
• Shape programme strategy, investment outcomes and delivery performance across scope, cost, risk and benefits.
• Manage programme budgets and forecasts, commercial and supplier relationships, risks and dependencies.
• Provide clear governance reporting to executive and governance forums.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, commercial risks and contractor performance.
• Build relationships with executives, councils, mana whenua, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

People leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering / Project Management / Construction Management / Infrastructure Management / Business Management degree

Programme management qualification (MSP, PgMP, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner)

Job description

Tiaki Wai Limited – Wellington, North Island

Full time

Hybrid

Lead a major capital investment programme delivering critical infrastructure outcomes for Wellington communities.

Lead and develop high-performing Project Managers and Senior Project Managers across a complex delivery portfolio.

Shape programme strategy, investment outcomes and delivery performance across scope, cost, risk and benefits.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

The opportunity

This is a senior delivery leadership opportunity to take accountability for a major capital investment programme that will contribute to the future of Wellington’s water infrastructure. As Programme Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for programme outcomes, leading a portfolio of projects from initiation through to completion.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and delivery resources, creating a high-performing environment where people are supported in delivering their best work. You will have the influence to shape priorities, allocate resources, remove barriers and intervene when delivery is at risk.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on programme oversight. You will manage programme budgets and forecasts, commercial and supplier relationships, programme-level risks and dependencies, while providing clear and insightful reporting to executive and governance forums.

Lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects from initiation through to completion, driving performance across scope, cost, schedule, quality and benefits.

Develop and manage programme budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities to maintain predictable delivery.

Coach and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, building capability, accountability and a high-performing delivery culture.

Oversee procurement, contracts, commercial risks, claims, variations and contractor performance to achieve value-for-money outcomes.

Build strong relationships with executives, councils, mana whenua, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders while providing clear governance reporting.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Infrastructure Management, Business Management or equivalent.

A recognised programme management qualification such as MSP, PgMP, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.

A leadership or people management qualification, together with commercial, procurement or contract management qualifications.

Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes or portfolios and leading multiple concurrent projects and delivery teams.

Strong experience leading, coaching and developing professional project delivery staff in complex or matrix environments.

Demonstrated capability managing programme budgets, forecasting, governance reporting, commercial performance and risk.

At Tiaki Wai, 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

Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

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