This is your opportunity to build something extraordinary. Wellington Water is creating a new role, Head of Project Management. A pivotal leadership position designed to elevate project delivery and foster a high performing team of internal and external project managers.
As the conduit between project managers, programme leads, and project directors, you will shape how water infrastructure projects are delivered across the region. Projects that directly impact the health, sustainability, and future of our communities.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a proven people leader with deep expertise in infrastructure delivery. You’ll bring:

• 10+ years’ significant Programme and Project Management experience, minimum of 7 years transferrable three waters experience
• An in-depth understanding of project and programme governance frameworks and requirements within local government projects.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high performance, and cross functional delivery teams.
• Internal People Leadership experience with a strategic people and resourcing mindset, and ability to support many FTE’s.

• A collaborative mindset with strong emotional intelligence and a drive for excellence.The ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels, from technical specialists to Project Directors and mediate disputes and resolve conflict between Project Managers.

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: Monday 18th August 2025

Please refer the Job description for details