Senior Delivery Lead

Talent; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A key water service provider in Wellington is looking for Delivery Leads for their Digital Transformation Programme. The roles focus on implementing new Asset Management or Financial Management systems. Successful candidates will lead projects, collaborate across teams, and manage stakeholders. A minimum of 7 years experience in project management is required, along with strong relationship-building skills. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers comprehensive well-being benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave after two years

Health benefits and medical insurance

Paid wellbeing day

Professional development opportunities

One paid day for voluntary work

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Project Management or Delivery Lead roles.
• Experience in delivering business-focused technology projects.
• Strong communication style and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of workstreams in a digital transformation programme.
• Establish plans and structures for system implementations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including vendors and business owners.

Skills

AMIS implementation experience

FMIS implementation experience

Large-scale project management

Stakeholder management

Complex system integration

Vendor management

Agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

Talent has partnered with Wellington Water to build a team for a key Digital Transformation Programme that will ensure the technology systems underpinning the delivery of water services are primed for the future. We’re looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities. You’ll enjoy a workplace with inclusivity at its core and be part of a team united by passion and dedication, fostering a shared care for water and the community.

The Opportunity

These are fixed-term contracts until the end of June 2027 (two positions) to assist Wellington Water on their Digital Transformation Programme. The Delivery Leads will focus on implementing either a new Asset Management system (AMIS) or Financial Management Information System (FMIS). The Delivery Leads will shape and execute each workstream, potentially taking on other smaller workstreams for the programme. You7ll lead end-to-end delivery of the new systems and related systems0uplift, while helping to embed modern delivery practices in a maturing environment. These are newly created roles with real scope to influence outcomes and culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of key workstreams within a large-scale digital transformation programme
• Establish clear plans and delivery structures for greenfield system implementations
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders including vendors, tech leads, and business owners
• Support cross-functional team development and agile ways of working
• Provide reporting, risk and issue oversight, and continuous improvement across the delivery lifecycle

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Ideally, prior experience delivering either AMIS or FMIS implementations
• Proven experience delivering business-focused technology projects in Project Management or Delivery Lead roles (ideally 7+ years)
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex system integration
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Comfort working in ambiguity and helping shape delivery frameworks from the ground up
• Strong vendor management experience
• High EQ and a calm, collaborative communication style that brings others on the journey

Benefits

Wellington Water0s purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; they foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. Wellington Water genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

You'll enjoy benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave following two years of continual service
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme, including health benefits, discounted medical insurance and a paid wellbeing day
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• One paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity.

About Water Wellington

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Their job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. They are a multi-council owned entity tasked with managing the infrastructure and delivering water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at their organisational heart. Their people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment, which is reflected in their values: Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close 9 October 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the closing date to arrange an initial interview. If you’re excited by this opportunity, apply today!

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.