Portfolio Improvement

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Maternity cover (12-month fixed term starting mid to end Jan 2026)

Are you passionate about driving excellence and shaping the future of capital delivery? We're looking for a senior specialist who thrives on partnering with project and programme leaders to make things better every day in the world of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management. In this role, you'll lead and support transformation, continuous improvement and assurance across our capital portfolio, ensuring we deliver with confidence and quality.

Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Office, you'll be the go-to expert for lifting our delivery capability to the next level. You'll bring a broad mix of experience across projects, programmes, PMO, and assurance, and you'll use that expertise to embed a culture of improvement and change. Your work will set the standards we aspire to and underpin the maturity of our portfolio delivery.

If you're ready to influence at a strategic level, love working collaboratively, and want to make a real impact on how programmes and projects are delivered, we'd love to hear from you.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Minium of a Tertiary qualification or bachelor's degree in management or engineering.
• 10+ experience project/ programme management experience and/or ePMO/ PMO establishment and management experience in large public or private sector organisations.
• 5+ years' experience in leading through change and/or change management.
• The ability to translate technical knowledge and information into layman's terms or business speak and vice versa.
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience in large public or private sector organisations.
• Prince2, PMBOK, Management of Portfolios (MoP), Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or similar qualifications.
• Proven strong influencing and relationship skills.
• Trusted advisor recognised for thought leadership.
• Meeting facilitation skills.
• Driven to achieve goals with passion and energy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Treasury's BBC model.
• Experience with external assurance providers and other large consultancy agencies (e.g., building and construction consultancies, engineering, QS, QRA etc).

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary? 

Circa $142k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now 

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Applications close on the: 08/12/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.