Water Infrastructure Programme Director, Auckland (Relocation)

Capstone Recruitment UK; Auckland; On-site; NZD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK is seeking a Programme Director for Watercare in Auckland, New Zealand. You will oversee the full programme lifecycle for major water and wastewater projects, engaging with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and delivery partners to meet scope, budget and schedule expectations.

The role emphasizes strategic delivery, risk management and stakeholder engagement with regulators and communities.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of large infrastructure programmes or projects.
• Strong track record delivering to budget, schedule and safety targets.
• Advanced commercial and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery from planning through to commissioning and handover.
• Establish delivery strategies, budgets, schedules and governance.
• Appoint and manage consultants, contractors and advisers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Contract management

Risk management

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Digital delivery tools

Job description

Capstone Recruitment UK is seeking a Programme Director for Watercare in Auckland, New Zealand. You will oversee the full programme lifecycle for major water and wastewater projects, engaging with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and delivery partners to meet scope, budget and schedule expectations.

The role emphasizes strategic delivery, risk management and stakeholder engagement with regulators and communities.