Senior Programme Lead, Parks & Capital Projects

Auckland Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council seeks a Programme Manager – Strategic Projects to lead major capital works across parks, open spaces and community facilities in Auckland. You will provide senior programme leadership, align priorities with business strategy and ensure delivery of time, cost and quality outcomes.

Day-to-day you will sponsor programmes, advise on work programmes, collaborate with project managers, monitor budgets and risks, and build strong relationships with iwi, mana whenua, consultants and

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in capital works delivery across complex programmes.
• Degree or tertiary qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or related discipline.
• Extensive programme/project and contract management experience, including planning, investigation, design and construction.
• Strong experience identifying and managing programme and project delivery risk.
• Proven track record delivering significant outcomes on time and within budget.
• Excellent senior-level relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Strong strategic and practical thinking in a high-profile public environment.
• Clean, full New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor significant capital works programmes and projects, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality, benefits and customer outcomes.
• Provide specialist programme management advice during development and assessment of work programmes.
• Work alongside project managers to drive best-practice project, programme and contract management.
• Monitor programme performance, budgets, forecasts, risks and scope changes; intervene early when needed.
• Build strong relationships with internal leaders, technical specialists, consultants, contractors, iwi and mana whenua.
• Provide robust, clear and politically astute advice to senior decision-makers and elected members.
• Champion whole-of-life thinking, safety in design, innovation and better-value delivery.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and create a consistent delivery approach across the Parks and Community Facilities workforce.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Contract management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Public sector navigation

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction degree

Job description

Auckland Council seeks a Programme Manager – Strategic Projects to lead major capital works across parks, open spaces and community facilities in Auckland. You will provide senior programme leadership, align priorities with business strategy and ensure delivery of time, cost and quality outcomes.

Day-to-day you will sponsor programmes, advise on work programmes, collaborate with project managers, monitor budgets and risks, and build strong relationships with iwi, mana whenua, consultants and