Enterprise Portfolio Office Lead

5 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

This is an exciting time to join us and lead a small team delivering significant changes and improvements across our services. You will be leading strategic work planning and governance across the organisation and championing enterprise-wide collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

  • Provide governance, oversight, and continuous improvement for enterprise work management (EWM) and portfolio, programme, and project management (P3M).
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to embed best practices and drive organisational maturity.
  • Deliver strategic advice and insights to governance groups and executive leadership.
  • Champion a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and enterprise-wide collaboration.
  • Support planning and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with council priorities.

Mō te tangata | About you

  • Proven leadership experience in portfolio, programme, and project management.
  • Skilled in embedding frameworks and driving change across complex organisations.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Politically aware and culturally sensitive, with a collaborative approach.
  • Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience

  • Relevant degree qualification.
  • Project/Programme management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, MSP).
  • Minimum 9 years' experience in project, programme, and/or portfolio management.
  • Proven experience in people leadership and organisational transformation.
  • A postgraduate qualification and change management certification is desirable, but not essential.

Mō te tīma | About the team

  • You'll lead a small, dedicated team of two professionals within the Customer and Corporate Services directorate.
  • The team works closely with senior leaders and governance groups to deliver strategic value.
  • A collaborative, supportive environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Mō mātou | About us

  • We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
  • Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
  • Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
  • If you'd like to understand more about what we do please click here
    The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
  • By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we'll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people's lives.

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

  • Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Thursday 20 November 2025.
  • For a copy of the role description, please click here.
  • If you have any questions about the role, please contact
  • Please click 'apply' and include your CV & cover letter as a PDF. Apply now

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