Programme Delivery Lead

• Utilise and grow your experience working across a capital programme
• Join our team of 5 Programme Delivery Leads and fun team environment
• Flexible work arrangements available. Based near the cafes, shops and beach in our Petone office

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $115,635 to $163,250 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

As our Programme Delivery Lead, you will be ushering in the delivery of a programme of 3 Waters capital projects to meet the needs of our client councils. This role will see you work collaboratively with our consultant and contractor panels to support them to deliver safely on time, within budget and meet strategic outcomes, whilst understanding and managing the programme delivery risks.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Excellent project and programme management skills
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with public sector budgets
• Great interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills
• An understanding of business cases and investment drivers
• Strong background in managing performance within an integrated supply chain model

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Sunday 23rd March 2025

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here

To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.