Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Lead a major capital investment programme delivering critical infrastructure outcomes for Wellington communities. Lead and develop high-performing Project Managers and Senior Project Managers across a complex delivery po…
Skills: Programme management, Project management, Infrastructure management, Strategic leadership, Budget management
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$109k–$153k/yr
Key systems-level role in the leadership of long-term planning and investment priorities for treatment facilities Systems-level strategic planning for treatment assets Based in our Petone office close to the train statio…
Skills: Water infrastructure planning, Asset lifecycle planning, Treatment processes, Hydraulic modelling, Process modelling
Fulton HoganLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Mō te tūranga | About the role We’re looking for a supervisor to join Fulton Hogan and lead from the front. Reporting to the Department Manager, this role is a mix of office and field work, where you’ll plan and organise…
Skills: Leadership, Site management, RAMM knowledge, Programming, Safety management
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$86k–$122k/yr
Lead a critical service that supports communities every day Based out of the Lower Hutt, Pomare Depot Permanent, Full-time role The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 (including KiwiSaver). We antici…
Skills: Team Leadership, Drainage Operations, Pipeline Maintenance, Operational Planning, Problem Solving
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$109k–$153k/yr
Lead long-term planning and investment priorities Enable resilient, sustainable infrastructure outcomes Based in our Petone office close to the train station, beach and shops This is a full time position of 40 hours per …
Skills: Water Infrastructure Planning, Asset Lifecycle Planning, Hydraulic Modelling, Process Modelling, Stakeholder Engagement
Fulton HoganLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to help lead the safe, efficient and high-quality day-to-day running of our laboratory. Working closely with the La…
Skills: Laboratory Management, Materials Testing, Quality Assurance, ISO 17025, IANZ Standards
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT. Field Service Engineer Wellington, New Zealand Start your career by making an impact and real connections with some of the most meaningful challenges around. When you join Honeywell, you be…
Skills: BMS, HVAC, Niagara Systems, Control Theory, Plant Operation
Fulton HoganLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Maintenance Fitter / Fitter Welder to help keep our mobile and fixed plant running safely, reliably, and ready for the work ahead. Based …
Skills: Maintenance Fitting, Welding, Plant Maintenance, Problem Solving, Safety Compliance
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Ventia are seeking experienced Wireless Technicians / Mobile Riggers to join our Telecommunications team supporting critical mobile network infrastructure across the Lower North Island. This is a hands-on field role focu…
Skills: Tower Rigging, Climbing At Heights, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Fault Finding, RF Diagrams
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Want to complement our experienced team and share your industry skills and knowledge across a diverse and growing customer base? Then why not join the great team at McAlpine Hussmann! About the role: We have a vacancy av…
Skills: Hvac Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, Revit, Health And Safety
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Are you ready for a change in direction? Want to develop your skills and learn more about refrigerants such as C02 and develop your skills with VRF products? Then why not join the great team at McAlpine Hussmann! About t…
Skills: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, VRF Products, CO2 Refrigerants, Electrical Service
Fulton HoganLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Temporary Traffic Management Planner to join our TTM Team in Petone. You’ll be creating traffic modelling scenarios and traffic impact as…
Skills: Traffic Management Planning, Traffic Modelling, Traffic Impact Assessments, RapidTCP, AutoCAD
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Energetic, diverse and collaborative team environment Strong customer focus to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Based at our Petone office This is a permanent full-time position of 40 hour…
Skills: People Leadership, 3 Waters Engineering, Land Development Consenting, RMA Consenting, Building Act Consenting
Tiaki WaiLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$109k–$153k/yr
Key systems-level role in the leadership of long-term planning and investment priorities Systems - level strategic planning Based in our Petone office close to the train station, beach and shops This is a full time posit…
Skills: Water Infrastructure Planning, Asset Lifecycle Planning, Hydraulic Modelling, Process Modelling, Stakeholder Engagement
Fulton HoganLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team at Fulton Hogan. In this role, you’ll help deliver good work by collecting samples, carrying out c…
Skills: Aggregate Testing, Soil Testing, Asphalt Testing, Laboratory Reporting, Equipment Calibration
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
CCTV Trainee / Labourer – Wellington Start Your Career in a Specialist Industry Looking for a hands-on role where you can learn valuable skills, work with great people, and build a long-term career? InterGroup is looking…
Skills: Pipeline Inspection, CCTV Operation, Traffic Management, Site Preparation, Pipeline Cleaning
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$86k–$122k/yr
Support long-term strategic planning for critical infrastructure Contribute to outcomes that benefit communities now and for generations Based in Petone This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Infrastructure Planning, Systems Thinking, Risk Analysis
Tiaki WaiLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
Shape strategic investment into better outcomes for communities. Lead and mentor experienced Programme Managers to deliver excellence Play a pivotal role in transforming the way capital programmes are delivered This is a…
Skills: Programme Management, Strategic Investment, Infrastructure Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Financial Oversight
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$126k–$178k/yr
Opportunity to further your leadership skills Leading stormwater and wastewater hydraulic modelling projects, delivering high-quality models Hybrid working between Petone office location and home This is a fulltime role …
Skills: Hydraulic Modelling, Stormwater Modelling, Wastewater Modelling, Team Leadership, Project Management
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$86k–$122k/yr
Lead a critical service that supports communities every day Based out of the Pomare Depot Permanent, Full-time role The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 (including KiwiSaver). We anticipate paying …
Skills: Team Leadership, Drainage Operations, Pipeline Maintenance, Operational Planning, Problem Solving
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Lead a major capital investment programme for water infrastructure, overseeing the full project lifecycle from initiation to completion. Manage programme budgets, risks, and commercial relationships while coaching and developing a team of project managers.
Requires a relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, along with recognized programme management and leadership certifications. Proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure portfolios and leading professional delivery teams is essential.
Lead a major capital investment programme delivering critical infrastructure outcomes for Wellington communities.
Lead and develop high-performing Project Managers and Senior Project Managers across a complex delivery portfolio.
Shape programme strategy, investment outcomes and delivery performance across scope, cost, risk and benefits.
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week
This is a senior delivery leadership opportunity to take accountability for a major capital investment programme that will contribute to the future of Wellington’s water infrastructure. As Programme Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for programme outcomes, leading a portfolio of projects from initiation through to completion.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and delivery resources, creating a high-performing environment where people are supported in delivering their best work. You will have the influence to shape priorities, allocate resources, remove barriers and intervene when delivery is at risk.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on programme oversight. You will manage programme budgets and forecasts, commercial and supplier relationships, programme-level risks and dependencies, while providing clear and insightful reporting to executive and governance forums.
Lead the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects from initiation through to completion, driving performance across scope, cost, schedule, quality and benefits.
Develop and manage programme budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities to maintain predictable delivery.
Coach and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, building capability, accountability and a high-performing delivery culture.
Oversee procurement, contracts, commercial risks, claims, variations and contractor performance to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
Build strong relationships with executives, councils, mana whenua, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders while providing clear governance reporting.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Infrastructure Management, Business Management or equivalent.
A recognised programme management qualification such as MSP, PgMP, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
A leadership or people management qualification, together with commercial, procurement or contract management qualifications.
Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes or portfolios and leading multiple concurrent projects and delivery teams.
Strong experience leading, coaching and developing professional project delivery staff in complex or matrix environments.
Demonstrated capability managing programme budgets, forecasting, governance reporting, commercial performance and risk.
At Tiaki Wai, 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.
Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.
Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.
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To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Tiaki Wai Careers site. If you are a Tiaki Wai employee, please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: [email protected]
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
Our water, our future.
Our water, our future. Wellington Water is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) that manages the water infrastructure assets on behalf of Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua city councils, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, from source to sea. This includes all three waters - water supply, stormwater and wastewater. We supply water, plan, investigate, design, project manage and maintain pipes, reservoirs and pump stations in the region. We are passionate about water conservation, efficiency and providing the best level of service for ratepayers in the Wellington region. Want to work with us? People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. If you want to help deliver great outcomes to the community and influence the health, environment and wellbeing of the region, then our fast-paced company wants to hear from you! We’re always on the lookout for great engineers, planners, operators and business folk with a passion and interest in the environment and the water industry. In our fun, family friendly and flexible working environment, you will thrive if you value collaboration, hard work and delivering results. If this sounds like you, then register your interest in working for us today at https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/ and hear what’s it’s like to work at Wellington Water from the people who work here.
Offices: Level 4, IBM Building, 25 Victoria Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5012, NZ
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