Programme Director

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Use your strong commercial acumen, and expertise at the delivery-end of programmes
- Lead a $6bn infrastructure programme
- Permanent position - based in Wellington or Auckland

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity'**

This Programme Director role is a high profile, outward facing role that provides strategic direction to enable successful definition and delivery of large and complex programmes (approx. $2-6bn). You will resolve complex, cross-programme trade-offs in an environment where there is significant ministerial or Board interest. This Programme Director role will lead a programme focused on Roads of Regional Significance.

As the Director you will own the programme outcomes and objectives and oversee delivery to ensure the desired outcomes. You will provide confidence to senior leadership within, and outside of NZTA, that Transport Services programmes are being managed in the most effective way.

We are seeking a senior leader with strong commercial acumen to:

- Own the programme definition and delivery planning.
- Lead a virtual programme team to provide efficient and effective programme management.
- Provide trusted advice to National Portfolio and Programme Governance, and Senior decision makers including the Board and Minister.
- Act as a key influencer and manage key relationships with central government agencies such as Ministry of Transport, Te Waihanga and Treasury.
- Manage programme performance.

**Ko koe tēnei | About you'**'

This Programme Director role requires a seasoned executive with:

- Proven / strong commercial acumen in the infrastructure sector,
- A proven pedigree in leading large and complex programmes, preferably in the transport or infrastructure sectors.
- Exceptional leadership, at a senior level, in large and/or complex organisations.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and prioritization of large infrastructure programmes
- Expert knowledge in Programme management frameworks and approaches e.g. MSP etc. and infrastructure delivery lifecycles.
- Experience working collaboratively with Ministers, Boards, senior leaders, iwi, industry and government stakeholders.
- Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to influence at executive leadership levels, at a regional and national level internally and externally.

View the Position Description.

**Ko wai mātou | About us**

Transport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system - from policy and planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel, work and connect.

Join us in shaping the future of New Zealand's transport infrastructure. Together, let's drive our nation forward.

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**:
4 November 2024

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.


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