Programme Director Kainga Ora

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

Do you want to play a vital part in building a better Auckland's and delivering for future population growth?
- Are you driven to truly make a difference to communities across our region?

This Programme Director role provides leadership and direction across an important, high profile programme of work to deliver regional transport infrastructure and housing for Auckland's future growth.

You will lead from the front - positively and proactively shaping the programme within AT, and 'on the ground' with our partner Kainga Ora and with mana whenua, stakeholders, media and the wider Auckland community. You will drive key decisions, seek strong collaborative outcomes and ensure excellence in communication.

Key responsibilities including leading internal project governance and reporting under ATs delegation framework, and relationship management throughout the investigation, planning, approvals, and construction phases of this exciting programme.

This is a career defining leadership opportunity to positively benefit all Aucklanders.

The role:

- You will be joining the AT Strategic Programme Delivery team working alongside other experienced Programme Directors helping to transform programme delivery at AT.
- The Programme Director provides a critical leadership role that oversees matrix project teams responsible for the cost effective and timely planning, procurement, delivery, and commissioning of AT's largest capital programmes.
- You will work as an integrated part of an established programme team, setting strategic direction, monitoring delivery performance, mitigating risks, and resolving issues.
- Lead and guide the programme team, including project management, controls, technical safety and design experts, communication, engagement and procurement specialists.
- Be the 'face' of the programme internally within AT and externally, engaging with key external partners like Kainga Ora, Waka Kotahi, elected members and media to discuss programme delivery progress and new developments.
- Represent the programme at an AT Executive and Board level.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners particularly Kainga Ora.
- Working proactively and collaboratively to solve problems, mitigate risks and maintain project delivery momentum.
- Oversee and lead programme reporting and assurance including financial performance and forecasts, programme, risks, and reputation.
- Being a strong champion for achieving transformational programme outcomes.

**What are we looking for?**
- 10+ years' post graduate experience in infrastructure delivery or related area and specific experience with large, transformational projects.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership role.
- Experience reporting to Board level and interfacing with executive management, stakeholders, politicians and funding partners at a strategic level.
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Engineering, Planning or similar discipline
- Strong understanding of New Zealand's housing and infrastructure policies is preferable but not essential

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Engineering or business administration degree, or project management qualification
Association for Public Participation Certificate in Public Participation (desirable).

**What's in it for you?**
***
At Auckland Transport, we are committed to our staff and making AT an inclusive place to work - we offer:

- Professional development and training
- Diverse projects and ability to work with multi-disciplinary co-workers
- A supportive, high performing team environment
- Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability, the authority and autonomy to make lasting decisions
- Flexible working including flexible start and finish times and working from home opportunities
- Competitive remuneration
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Study assistance
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Professional membership

If you have the skills that we are looking for and want to be part of our supportive and dynamic team, then we would love to hear from you.

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