Head of Project Management

Full job description
This is your opportunity to build something extraordinary. Wellington Water is creating a new role, Head of Project Management. A pivotal leadership position designed to elevate project delivery and foster a high performing team of internal and external project managers.

As the conduit between project managers, programme leads, and project directors, you will shape how water infrastructure projects are delivered across the region. Projects that directly impact the health, sustainability, and future of our communities.

The opportunity

As Head of Project Management, you will:

lead, coach, and develop a team of 10+ internal project managers and a wider group of external project managers
collaborate closely with Programme Leads and Project Directors and other GLT members to ensure our Capital Delivery Group effectively manages complex and high risk projects
build a project management centre of excellence, embedding best practice, consistency, and capability across all project managers
develop frameworks and tools to support project success from planning to handover
mediate and align efforts between project managers, programme leads, and project directors
drive accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement in how we deliver
champion a people first culture where high performance and wellbeing go hand in hand.
You will join our Capital Delivery Group's leadership team and play a strategic role in transforming project delivery across the second largest council controlled organisation (CCO) in the country.

About you

We're looking for a proven people leader with deep expertise in infrastructure delivery.

You'll bring the following:

10+ years' significant Programme and Project Management experience, minimum of 7 years transferrable three waters experience
An in-depth understanding of project and programme governance frameworks and requirements within local government projects
Demonstrated success leading and developing high performance, and cross functional delivery teams
Internal People Leadership experience with a strategic people and resourcing mindset, and ability to support many FTE's
A collaborative mindset with strong emotional intelligence and a drive for excellence
The ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels, from technical specialists to Project Directors and mediate disputes and resolve conflict between Project Managers
Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include the following:

Flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
Five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits: click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.

Applications close: Monday, 18 August 2025.

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here.

Please note all applications must be made via the application portal by clicking apply on this job advertisement.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Please note this is a safety sensitive role, if you are not in a current safety sensitive role your application will be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

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