Senior Delivery Leader — High-Impact Tech Programs

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Insurance package

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities seeks a Senior Delivery Manager to lead high-risk technology programmes from concept to adoption. You will coordinate Digital IT, business teams, and external partners to deliver value, manage budgets, and ensure secure, sustainable transitions into BAU.

You’ll thrive in complex environments, define measurable benefits, and drive progress with executive oversight and governance. A credible leader with strong stakeholder influence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high-risk technology initiatives.
• Ability to define benefits and measure value.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance experience.
• Certified in PMP/PRINCE2/SAFe/Agile/Scrum or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology programmes.
• Navigate priorities across Digital IT, business teams, and partners.
• Ensure solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and ready for BAU.
• Balance delivery with risk, security, and financial stewardship.

Skills

Influence leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Delivery leadership

Change management

Decision making

Governance & risk awareness

Education

PMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe / Agile / Scrum certifications

Job description

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities seeks a Senior Delivery Manager to lead high-risk technology programmes from concept to adoption. You will coordinate Digital IT, business teams, and external partners to deliver value, manage budgets, and ensure secure, sustainable transitions into BAU.

You’ll thrive in complex environments, define measurable benefits, and drive progress with executive oversight and governance. A credible leader with strong stakeholder influence is essential.