• Join a thriving professional team delivering essential stormwater infrastructure projects
• Beautiful Bay of Plenty location
• Impactful work that will leave a lasting legacy!

Opportunity:  We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Programme Manager to lead an Infrastructure Accelerated Fund (IAF) Stormwater Programme in the Bay of Plenty region. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a programme that will have a long-lasting impact on the community by delivering essential stormwater infrastructure that will support critical housing projects across the district.
 
Location:  Rotorua is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, world class spas and wellness experiences, as well its stunning natural beauty with lush forests and sparkling lakes to geothermal landscapes.
 
About the Company & Culture: Our client is one of the largest employers in Rotorua, dedicated to building a positive future its 70,000 residents, and visitors numbering in the millions. They are committed to delivering high-quality community services and fostering a high-performance culture grounded in their core values: being innovative, helpful, respectful, engaging, inspiring, and contributing to biculturalism.
 
About the role:  As Programme Manager for the Infrastructure Accelerated Fund (IAF) Stormwater Programme, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of critical stormwater infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for managing multiple interdependent projects, within budget, timelines, and in alignment with our clients strategic goals. This includes managing key stakeholder relationships, monitoring programme performance, and integration of project outputs into wider infrastructure and housing development objectives. This is more than just a job, its an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy!
 
Key responsibilities:

• Programme Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive programme plan, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues. Implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Governance and Reporting: Establish robust governance frameworks and provide regular updates to the Programme Sponsor and Governance Group.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including iwi, central and local government, and developers.
• Contract and Supplier Management: Manage contracts and relationships with suppliers and contractors, ensuring delivery aligns with programme objectives.
• Operational Integration: Ensure a smooth transition of project outputs into business-as-usual operations, including operational readiness plans.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality assurance plans, conducting regular reviews and audits to meet compliance standards.
• Financial Management: Oversee the programme’s budget, ensuring financial resources are managed effectively within approved tolerances.

About You:  We are looking for a confident Programme Manager with the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Programme Portfolio Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing large or complex programmes, ideally in Construction or Infrastructure
• Proven experience managing externally funded government programmes.
• Formal PPM certification (e.g., MoP, MSP, Prince2, PMP, Agile).
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Expertise in financial management, contract management, and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change management plans.

 
Benefits:
 

• Too many to list them all!
• Health Insurance
• Wellness Support
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Discounted goods & services with local suppliers

 
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in one of Rotorua’s most important programmes, we would love to hear from you!  If you’d like to have a confidential chat to find out more about this amazing opportunity, feel free to reach out to Lisa McKerrow on 021 215 2574 or email: lisa.mckerrow@madison.co.nz
 
Reference: 142537