Programme Manager

2 months ago

Rotorua, New Zealand Rotorua District Council Full time

Position Description

**Unlock Your Career Potential at Rotorua Lakes Council**

Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping Rotorua's future? Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Programme Manager to lead the IAF Stormwater Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a programme that will have a long-lasting impact on the community by delivering essential stormwater infrastructure to support housing development across the district.

**About Rotorua Lakes Council**:
Rotorua Lakes Council is one of the largest employers in Rotorua, dedicated to building a positive future for our district and its approximately 70,000 residents, with visitors numbering in the millions. We are committed to delivering high-quality community services and fostering a high-performance culture grounded in our core values: being innovative, helpful, respectful, engaging, inspiring, and contributing to biculturalism.

**Role Purpose**:
As the Programme Manager for the IAF Stormwater Programme, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of critical stormwater infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for managing multiple interdependent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the Council's strategic goals. This role includes managing key stakeholder relationships, monitoring programme performance, and ensuring the integration of project outputs into the wider infrastructure and housing development objectives.

***Key Responsibilities**:

- Programme Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive programme plan, ensuring alignment with the Council's strategic goals.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues. Implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Governance and Reporting: Establish robust governance frameworks and provide regular updates to the Programme Sponsor and Governance Group.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including iwi, central and local government, and developers.
- Contract and Supplier Management: Manage contracts and relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring delivery aligns with programme objectives.
- Operational Integration: Ensure a smooth transition of project outputs into business-as-usual operations, including operational readiness plans.
- Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality assurance plans, conducting regular reviews and audits to meet Council standards.
- Financial Management: Oversee the programme's budget, ensuring financial resources are managed effectively within approved tolerances.

***Qualifications and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in business, Project Programme Portfolio Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience managing large or complex programmes, particularly involving infrastructure and housing development.
- Proven experience managing externally funded government programmes.
- Formal PPM certification (e.g., MoP, MSP, Prince2, PMP, Agile).
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Expertise in financial management, contract management, and quality assurance.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change management plans.

***Bonus (Preferred Qualifications)**:

- Experience working with both private and public sector stakeholders, particularly in local or central government.
- Formal qualifications or experience in Change Management.
- Proven experience managing large-scale construction and business operations.

**Why Rotorua Lakes Council?**
Joining Rotorua Lakes Council means being part of a team that is making a real difference in the community. You will have the opportunity to work in a thriving professional landscape while contributing to the future of Rotorua, a region known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

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