Programme Manager - City Waters

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Te Tūranga | About the role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to play a key role in shaping Tauranga’s future.

As a Programme Manager in our City Waters team, you’ll lead a significant programme of projects that support the city’s growth and strengthen our water and wastewater networks. This is a high-impact role with real influence over delivery strategy, priorities, and outcomes for a developing programme of work.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure projects are well governed, well planned, and delivered efficiently for our community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a programme of complex infrastructure projects from planning through to closeout


• Lead and manage strategic procurement initiatives including our current panels


• Provide strong leadership to your team, including coaching, mentoring, and capability building


• Contribute to programme and project governance, risk management, and decision-making


• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners


• Be an active member of the City Waters programme leadership and project delivery teams

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

You’ll be a confident and experienced leader with a strong background in programme and project delivery. You’ll also bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification


• Extensive experience in project and programme management (10+ years)


• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and risk management


• Proven experience in the water or infrastructure sector


• Experience leading teams and working with project steering groups

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact James Eardley at [email protected]  

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Sunday 8th March

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.


• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

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