Programme Manager – Resource Reform Delivery (12-Month)

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and coordinate a major resource management reforms programme in Auckland. This 12-month contracting role involves strategic oversight and cross‑organisational coordination to prepare for legislative and regulatory changes.

You will report to the Head of Strategy and Consenting and work with Watercare and external partners to keep the programme well governed, delivering on milestones, budgets and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex or multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Knowledge of New Zealand resource management legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working through legislative, regulatory or policy change.
• Experience preparing or coordinating submissions and statutory planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the resource management reform programme.
• Leading the interface with Auckland Council regarding the development of new plans and policies.
• Developing and managing programme plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets and risks.
• Assessing the impacts of emerging legislation and regulatory change.
• Coordinating organisational readiness and implementation activities.
• Leading the development of submissions, evidence and strategic advice.
• Building strong relationships across Auckland Council, central government, mana whenua and industry partners.
• Coordinating internal technical experts, legal advisers and external consultants.
• Providing clear reporting and advice to senior leaders and governance groups.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic coordination

Job description

Watercare Services Limited is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and coordinate a major resource management reforms programme in Auckland. This 12-month contracting role involves strategic oversight and cross‑organisational coordination to prepare for legislative and regulatory changes.

You will report to the Head of Strategy and Consenting and work with Watercare and external partners to keep the programme well governed, delivering on milestones, budgets and risk management.