Programme Administrator

• Support driving performance and insight across major infrastructure programmes
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with purpose
• Full-time, permanent position based in Petone close to the shops and beach

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role is $64,306 to $90,785 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity
We're looking for a proactive and analytical Programme Administrator to support the delivery and ongoing improvement of Wellington Water's capital works programme. You'll work at the heart of our Capital Delivery Group, ensuring our infrastructure projects are planned, tracked, and workflow approvals are a top priority.

This is a role where your insights will directly contribute to the success of critical water infrastructure projects across our region.

The Position Will See You

• Supporting the planning and coordination of capital delivery programmes
• Assisting others to identify key performance indicators and producing regular reporting for senior leaders
• Helping with forecasting in collaboration with finance teams
• Identifying and escalating programme-level risks
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting best practice across teams
• Supporting programme governance, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication

You'll also act as a key point of contact within the Programme Delivery team helping Programme Delivery Leads keep on top of the capital programmes as they deliver vital capital projects to our communities.

About You
To be successful in this role you will bring:

• 2-3 years experience in programme administration and support
• Strong skills in business and risk reporting, with a sharp eye for insights and trends
• Proactive mindset
• Solid understanding of governance processes
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with programme and project management frameworks (e.g. 3PO, MSP, PMP)
• Ability to understand and communicate complex data in a clear, meaningful way

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: 22 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.