Strategic Programme Planning Manager at Watercare Services Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Management, Project Management, Strategic Alignment, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Political Acumen, Executive Influence, Board Level Interaction, Infrastructure Delivery, Asset Management Planning, Statutory Obligations

Industry

Utilities

Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About this role We are currently recruiting a Strategic Programme Planning Manager roles to assist us with large-scale projects and developments. As a Strategic Programme Planning Manager within Watercare’s Strategy and Planning team, you will lead the feasibility phases of one or more large-scale, multi-year infrastructure programmes critical to Auckland’s water and wastewater future. These programmes, each valued in the hundreds of millions to billions of dollars, are central to Watercare’s Asset Management Plan (AMP) and long-term servicing strategies. You will be responsible for driving strategic alignment across complex project portfolios, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of programme milestones, and enabling Watercare to meet its statutory obligations and community commitments. This role demands a high level of programme maturity, political acumen, and the ability to influence at executive and board levels. You will proactively manage risks, foster innovation, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Iwi, local boards, and community groups. This position will ensure that Watercare’s infrastructure programmes are delivered with transparency, accountability, and excellence Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you You are a highly experienced programme or project manager who has worked on programmes valued at over $100million, and demonstrated success in complex multi-stakeholder environments. You background and experience will include: Bachelor degree in engineering, project management, or a related field. You have worked in large complex infrastructure programme environments, have political acumen and have worked closely with c-suite and board members. Experience driving critical programmes with tight time constraints, with a proven record of on-time delivery and action orientation. Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, utilities, or related infrastructure sectors is an advantage. Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the feasibility phases for one or more large-scale, multi-year infrastructure programmes critical to Auckland’s water and wastewater future, valued in the hundreds of millions to billions of dollars. The manager will drive strategic alignment across complex project portfolios to ensure timely milestone delivery and meet statutory obligations.