Delivery Lead

Talent has partnered with Wellington Water to build a team for a key Digital Transformation Programme that will ensure the technology systems underpinning the delivery of water services are primed for the future.

We're looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities. You'll enjoy a workplace with inclusivity at its core and be part of a team that's united by passion, dedication, and fosters a shared care for water and their community.

The Opportunity

This 18 month fixed-term contract will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of IT initiatives on Wellington Waters exciting Digital Transformation Programme. The Delivery Lead will play a central role in shaping and executing workstreams. You'll lead end-to-end delivery of new systems and related systems' uplift, while helping to embed modern delivery practices in a maturing environment. This is a newly created role with real scope to influence outcomes and culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning and delivery of key workstreams within a large-scale digital transformation programme
• Establish clear plans and delivery structures for greenfield system implementations
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders including vendors, tech leads, and business owners
• Support cross-functional team development and agile ways of working
• Provide reporting, risk and issue oversight, and continuous improvement across the delivery lifecycle

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven experience delivering business focused technology projects in Project Management or Delivery Lead roles (ideally 5+ years)
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex system integration
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Comfort working in ambiguity and helping shape delivery frameworks from the ground up
• Strong vendor management experience
• High EQ and a calm, collaborative communication style that brings others on the journey

Benefits

Wellington Water's purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; they foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. Wellington Water genuinely cares about your safety and wellbeing.

You'll enjoy benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave following two years of continual service
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme, which includes a range of health benefits, discounted medical insurance and a paid wellbeing day
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• One paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity.

About Water Wellington

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Their job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. They'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 their organisational heart. Their people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in their values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close
17th November 2025
. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the closing date to arrange an initial interview. Excited by this opportunity? We'd love to hear from you-apply today

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You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.