Programme Delivery Lead at New Zealand Transport Agency, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Programme Delivery Lead

• Lead one of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure programmes
• Auckland based
• Permanent role

Join an ambitious and transformative infrastructure programme led by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). This capital programme, designed to deliver unprecedented efficiency in transport infrastructure, aims to achieve in 15 years what traditionally could take decades.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are building an engaged and experienced client team and accordingly are seeking an experienced and visionary Programme Delivery Lead to manage and direct the programme management function in support of the Programme Director. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of the programme outcomes, including the development and management of robust and streamlined strategies, tools, and processes, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Provide strong, collaborative leadership across multiple workstreams, driving the design, planning, and delivery of the project with pace and an appropriate focus on detail where needed
  
• Programme Strategy: Develop and manage comprehensive programme-level strategies that ensure efficient and effective delivery to scope, cost, time, and quality performance targets.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to enable delivery of the overall project programme, ensuring alignment with NZTA objectives and programme outcomes.
  
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate programme risks, ensuring adherence to strategic risk management protocols.
  
• Programme Governance: Lead programme reporting and support governance activities, ensuring effective financial management and alignment with NZTA's broader strategic goals.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Embed a learning culture that promotes innovation in programme delivery, health and safety, and ongoing efficiency.

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Ko koe tēnei | About you''

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in leading large and complex infrastructure programmes, with a strong track record in programme and project management, governance reporting, and strategic risk management. This includes the ability to lead and inspire a high performing Programme Management team.
  
• A reputation for building strong and enduring positive relationships in a complex stakeholder environment
  
• Proven experience of being part of complex multi-disciplinary transport project leadership teams and being part of wider project and/or business leadership teams
  
• In-depth knowledge of effective programme procurement and delivery strategies, with extensive experience in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead in complex organizational environments, with strong strategic analysis and communication skills.
  
• Experience in the transport infrastructure sector, preferably in a PPP environment (or similar) with a sound understanding of governance and regulatory frameworks.
  
• Tertiary qualifications, preferably at the postgraduate level, in a relevant discipline, with a professional project/programme management qualification highly desirable.
  
• Innovative mindset with proven ability to challenge the status quo and successfully implement change to process and outcomes in this space, including bringing people along on the journey

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure programmes, shaping the future of the nation's transport sector. You will work at the forefront of innovation, driving a step-change in the industry and leaving a lasting impact on the country's infrastructure landscape.

Take the lead in a role that offers both challenge and reward. Shape the future with us at NZTA.

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) | Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a detailed CV and cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.