Programme Manager Capital Delivery · Petone Office

Tiaki Wai - Wellington Water; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Wellbeing programme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Tiaki Wai - Wellington Water is seeking a senior Programme Manager to lead a major capital investment programme delivering Wellington’s critical water infrastructure. You will drive end-to-end delivery, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure outcomes meet scope, cost, time and benefits.

You will shape strategy, manage budgets and forecasts, and report to executives and governance forums. The role requires strong leadership, governance, and collaboration with councils and mana whenua.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Leadership or people management qualification plus commercial/procurement/contract management qualifications.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes or portfolios and leading multiple projects and delivery teams.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing professional project delivery staff in complex environments.
• Capability managing programme budgets, forecasting, governance reporting, commercial performance and risk.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for programme outcomes from initiation through completion.
• Manage programme budgets and forecasts, commercial and supplier relationships, governance reporting.
• Build strong relationships with executives, councils, mana whenua, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Coaching & development

Complex portfolio management

Education

Engineering / PM degree

MSP / PgMP / PMP / PRINCE2

Leadership or people management qualification

Job description

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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.

Applications close: Sunday 24th of August

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.