Programme Manager - Capital Delivery

Taituarā Resource Management Reference Group; Thames; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

Relocation support where applicable

Sick leave from commencement

Free medical and health insurance

Job summary

Taituarā is seeking a senior leader to shape how a Council plans, governs, and delivers its capital investment programme in the Coromandel region. You will lead the Project Delivery team, provide systems and oversight to turn priorities into well-planned programmes and projects.

You will work across the Council, elected members, iwi, partners and consultants to align with shared outcomes and deliver lasting value for the district.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong leadership of a Project Delivery team and delivery oversight across the capital portfolio.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure programmes with design, procurement, construction and implementation.
• Ability to provide impartial, informed advice to navigate competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing Project Delivery team and govern assigned programmes and projects.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation, forecasting and performance reporting of the capital portfolio.
• Provide clear, decision-ready reporting for councils, committees and senior leaders.
• Ensure commercially sound procurement and contract management, with oversight of consultants and contractors.
• Collaborate across councils, iwi, communities and funding partners to deliver outcomes.

Skills

People leadership

Programme management

Strategic judgement

Governance

Contract management

Procurement

Financial oversight

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or project management

Tools

NZS 3910/3915/3916 knowledge

Job description

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how Council plans, governs and delivers its capital investment programme. You will lead the Project Delivery team and provide the leadership, systems and oversight needed to turn Council priorities into well-planned, deliverable programmes and projects.

Working across Council and with elected members, local iwi, communities, funding partners, consultants and contractors, you will bring people together around shared outcomes. You will combine strategic oversight with practical delivery leadership, ensuring risks are identified early, decisions are well informed and investment delivers lasting value for the district.

You will lead

• A high-performing Project Delivery team
• Planning, prioritisation, forecasting and performance oversight of Council's capital portfolio
• Clear, decision-ready reporting for Council, committees, Community Boards and senior leaders
• Governance of assigned programmes and projects
• Commercially sound procurement, contract management and oversight of consultants and contractors

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how Council plans, governs and delivers its capital investment programme. You will lead the Project Delivery team and provide the leadership, systems and oversight needed to turn Council priorities into well-planned, deliverable programmes and projects.

Working across Council and with elected members, local iwi, communities, funding partners, consultants and contractors, you will bring people together around shared outcomes. You will combine strategic oversight with practical delivery leadership, ensuring risks are identified early, decisions are well informed and investment delivers lasting value for the district.

You will lead

• A high-performing Project Delivery team
• Planning, prioritisation, forecasting and performance oversight of Council's capital portfolio
• Clear, decision-ready reporting for Council, committees, Community Boards and senior leaders
• Governance of assigned programmes and projects
• Commercially sound procurement, contract management and oversight of consultants and contractors

What you will bring

• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to build capability and a positive, collaborative team culture
• A tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or a related field
• Significant programme management experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across design, procurement, construction and implementation
• Experience in capital portfolio planning, governance, financial oversight, performance monitoring and senior-level reporting
• Strategic judgement and political acumen, with the confidence to navigate competing priorities and provide clear, impartial advice
• Strong commercial, procurement and contract management capability, with knowledge of NZS 3910, NZS 3915 and NZS 3916 highly desirable
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to local government and infrastructure delivery

Why Coromandel?

This is an opportunity to influence a diverse capital portfolio that supports resilient infrastructure, thriving communities and the future of the Coromandel Peninsula.

Our values are Up Front, Accountable and Better Together, and we are looking for a leader who will bring those values to life through visible leadership, sound judgement and strong partnerships.

We offer flexible working arrangements, free parking, sick leave from commencement, free medical and health insurance, and relocation support where applicable, alongside the lifestyle advantages of living and working in our distinctive district.

Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026 at 12.00pm