Programme Manager

• Pivotal role to deliver the City Transformational Programme
• Forward-thinking, inclusive team environment
• Excellent wellbeing benefits & flexible working options
• 2-year fixed term
  
  

About The Role

As Programme Manager, you will oversee the planning, integration, delivery, and disruption response for key infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with Hutt City Council's strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with multiple Project Managers to coordinate resources, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes for key initiatives such as Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (RiverLink Programme), City Link Bridge, Streetscape Improvements, and the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.

This role requires strong leadership to ensure project cohesion, facilitate stakeholder engagement, manage disruption responses, and provide regular reporting to governance groups. With a focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder management, financial management, and risk mitigation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the city's future by integrating and delivering high-quality, impactful projects.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated leader with:

• 5+ years' experience managing large-scale or complex programmes
• A formal PPM certification (e.g., MoP, MSP, Prince2, PMP, Agile)
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong expertise in financial and contract management
• Experience in local or central government (advantageous)
  
  

About Us

Some of our amazing benefits include:

• Paid birthday leave! Take a day off to celebrate YOU
• Wellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perks
• Flexible working options
• Free pool entry and discounted gym memberships
• One paid volunteer leave day each year… plus much more
  
  

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive - Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

We need exceptional people to help us achieve this. If you're passionate about making a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday, 1 May 2025.

Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.

Hutt City Council, a local government organization in New Zealand, is seeking a highly motivated Programme Manager to oversee the planning, integration, delivery, and disruption response for key infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with the council's strategic objectives.