Senior Water Supply Program Manager

4 days ago


Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Water Full time

Company Overview

Wellington Water is a leading provider of water supply services in the Wellington metropolitan area.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Water Supply Program Manager to lead our Pākuratahi Lakes project.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in developing and delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including budgeting, business case development, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of the Pākuratahi Lakes project from concept design to construction.
  • Establish and direct a high-performance team to deliver the project objectives.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including Iwi, community members, and owner councils.
  • Ensure effective governance and reporting, including commercial procurement and relationship management.

Requirements

To be successful, you will have:

  • A relevant Civil or Engineering degree and qualifications in Project Management disciplines.
  • Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, including lobbying and building business cases for governance committees and councils.
  • Fostered relationships and worked collaboratively with Iwi to apply te ao Māori and holistic approaches to large-scale programs.
  • Experience developing and implementing frameworks and program models.
  • Previous experience establishing and directing work programs with multiple civil workstreams.
  • Commercial Procurement and Civil relationship management experience.
  • Leadership experience, including developing team structure, culture, and scope/size positional requirements.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is estimated to be around $180,000-$220,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Contact Information

Please note that 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 in New Zealand to be considered.



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