Strategic Portfolio Governance Lead

Watercare Services Limited

Auckland

On-site

NZD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance
Generous parental leave
Employee discounts at retailers

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking an experienced portfolio/governance professional to lead capital governance forums and ensure robust, decision-ready information for the Board and senior leaders.

You will review investment submissions, manage capital change control, coach project managers, and continuously improve governance processes across the Capital Investment Plan, delivering clear insights and strong governance outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in capital investment, programme or portfolio governance.
  • Ability to translate complex portfolio data into clear insights for executives.
  • Experience supporting governance forums and developing strong business cases.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the operation of capital governance forums and decision-making processes.
  • Review investment submissions, business cases and change requests for governance compliance.
  • Manage capital change control, approvals and decision records.
  • Support the development and governance of the Capital Investment Plan.
  • Turn complex portfolio information into clear insights for senior leaders and Board.
  • Coach project managers on capital governance and strong business cases.
  • Continuously improve governance processes and team capabilities.

Skills

Portfolio governance
Programme governance
Stakeholder management
Analytical skills
Facilitation
Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland is seeking an experienced portfolio/governance professional to lead capital governance forums and ensure robust, decision-ready information for the Board and senior leaders.

You will review investment submissions, manage capital change control, coach project managers, and continuously improve governance processes across the Capital Investment Plan, delivering clear insights and strong governance outcomes.

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