Programme Manager – Storm-Affected Land

Auckland Council; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Storm-Affected Land programme, overseeing ~300 properties and shaping future land-use decisions for a safer, more resilient Tāmaki Makaurau.

You will establish a clear programme approach, balance environmental, social, cultural, financial and political factors, and work with senior leaders to deliver governance, risk management and delivery across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex property, infrastructure, recovery or land development programmes.
• Experience navigating complex governance, regulatory and stakeholder environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and sound strategic judgement.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Expertise in programme governance, financial management and risk oversight.
• A tertiary degree in a relevant field.
• 12+ years’ experience working in project management or local government.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the strategic approach for Auckland Council's Storm-Affected Land programme.
• Develop robust land-use recommendations for a portfolio of storm-affected properties.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to achieve aligned programme outcomes.
• Ensure effective governance, financial management and risk oversight across the programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient, sustainable outcomes for Auckland communities.

Skills

Property/infrastructure programmes

Governance & stakeholder management

Commercial acumen & strategic judgment

Communication & relationship mgmt

Programme governance & financial mgmt

Leadership in local government

Education

Tertiary degree in a relevant field

Job description

Auckland Council seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead the Storm-Affected Land programme, overseeing ~300 properties and shaping future land-use decisions for a safer, more resilient Tāmaki Makaurau.

You will establish a clear programme approach, balance environmental, social, cultural, financial and political factors, and work with senior leaders to deliver governance, risk management and delivery across a diverse portfolio.