Project Manager

• Are you ready to lead a critical project shaping the future of water services in Wellington?
• Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive meaningful, lasting change
• Petone based, 18-month fixed term position

Wellington Water is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Transition to spearhead the complex water reform transition work, supporting the successful establishment of the new Metro Water entity. This pivotal role ensures Wellington Water's contribution sets Metro Water up for success from Day 1.

What You'll Do
As the PM Transition you will collaborate with diverse internal teams and external partners to deliver seamless project execution, clear governance reporting, and strong stakeholder relationships across a multi-faceted programme. Additionally, you will;

• Lead end-to-end project management of the Transition work programme, ensuring deliverables meet time, cost, quality, and safety standards
• Manage resources, coordinate workstream leads, and facilitate collaboration across multiple stakeholders
• Deliver timely, accurate reporting to governance groups and the Executive Leadership Team
• Champion stakeholder engagement and maintain strong, collaborative relationships internally and externally
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and team processes

About You
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) and experience in local government or utilities sectors are highly desirable
• Proven track record managing complex projects / programmes with multiple workstreams
• Strong skills in project management methodologies, risk, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate political and community engagement environments

Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our Benefits Include

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About Us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: 28 October 2025
How To Apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.

To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

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Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.