Water Infrastructure Portfolio Lead

Napier City Council; Napier; On-site; NZD 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance subsidy

Eye tests

Retailer discounts

Study assistance

Birthday vouchers

Employee assistance

Value awards

Social club

Flu vaccinations

Kapa Haka

Te Reo Māori classes

Flexible work

Job summary

Napier City Council seeks a Portfolio Lead to deliver the city’s capital works programme, overseeing water, wastewater and stormwater projects worth $30–100 million annually. You’ll provide end-to-end delivery leadership, work with internal teams, contractors and consultants to scope, evaluate options and ensure quality, safety and performance standards.

Based in Napier, you will take ownership of a defined portfolio, drive delivery across planning, procurement and completion, and report on

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in engineering, project management or a related discipline.
• At least seven years’ experience in capital programme or portfolio delivery within infrastructure or local government.
• Proven experience managing complex projects through external delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of tendering, contract administration and consultant or contractor management.
• Confidence managing programme budgets, financial reporting, timelines and delivery risks.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver results in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and assess delivery options to support informed decisions.
• Manage budgets, programmes, resources, risks and project performance.
• Procure and manage consultants and contractors through established panel arrangements.
• Monitor contractual commitments, compliance, quality and delivery standards.
• Coordinate project communication and engagement with iwi, communities and stakeholders.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, financial performance, risks and emerging issues.

Job description

Napier City Council seeks a Portfolio Lead to deliver the city’s capital works programme, overseeing water, wastewater and stormwater projects worth $30–100 million annually. You’ll provide end-to-end delivery leadership, work with internal teams, contractors and consultants to scope, evaluate options and ensure quality, safety and performance standards.

Based in Napier, you will take ownership of a defined portfolio, drive delivery across planning, procurement and completion, and report on