Manager Delivery Planning at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Lead the planning behind one of New Zealand's largest and most complex property portfolios

• Drive the planning and development of capital and asset investment programmes across the Corrections network
• Lead a high-performing team of project planning professionals
• Influence strategic decisions that support safe, secure, and sustainable facilities nationwide

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As Manager Delivery Planning, you will play a critical leadership role within Infrastructure & Digital Assets, ensuring Corrections' property and infrastructure projects are strategically developed, thoroughly scoped, and ready for successful delivery.

Reporting to the National Manager Project Delivery, you will lead a team responsible for planning and developing a diverse portfolio of capital works, maintenance, and infrastructure projects across New Zealand. You will work closely with asset managers, project delivery teams, operational leaders, and external advisors to translate strategic investment priorities into achievable programmes of work.

This role sits at the intersection of asset management, capital planning, and project delivery. You will provide leadership, oversight, and expertise to ensure projects are effectively investigated, costed, prioritised, and planned, while balancing operational needs, budget constraints, and long-term asset strategies.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of Corrections' infrastructure and contribute to outcomes that help keep New Zealand communities safe.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant experience leading property, infrastructure, construction, or asset-based project planning in a large and complex environment
• Strong programme and project planning capability, including managing multiple priorities and competing stakeholder expectations
• Experience developing business cases, investment proposals, and project scopes
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and quality assurance processes
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and negotiation skills
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Building Act and regulatory approval processes

Ngā painga | The benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $171,226 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $145,543 - $205,472 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

In addition to salary we offer:

• A strategic leadership role with national impact
• The opportunity to shape major infrastructure and asset investment decisions
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

Applications close on: Thursday 20th August

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.