Water Infrastructure Programme Leader – Minor Works

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (up to 2 days from/at

Wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai, a council‑owned organisation delivering drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services in Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington, seeks a Programme Manager – Minor Works. You will lead a team of eight engineers, oversee a diverse minor capital renewal programme and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

You balance strategic oversight with hands‑on technical leadership, shaping asset renewal, improving reliability and network

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary engineering qualification.
• Experience leading engineers or technical teams.
• Demonstrated capability in managing capital works and asset renewal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers delivering minor capital works.
• Oversee planning, prioritisation and delivery of the programme within time and budget.
• Manage risks, costs and resource allocation across projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams, councils and external partners to deliver improvements.

Skills

People leadership

Engineering leadership

Programme delivery

Water sector knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Capital Improvements Register

Job description

Tiaki Wai, a council‑owned organisation delivering drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services in Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington, seeks a Programme Manager – Minor Works. You will lead a team of eight engineers, oversee a diverse minor capital renewal programme and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

You balance strategic oversight with hands‑on technical leadership, shaping asset renewal, improving reliability and network