Team Leader - Water Planning Delivery
Core
Lead Watercare's Wastewater Planning Delivery function, translating strategic priorities and the Asset Management Plan into a coordinated, investment-ready portfolio of infrastructure initiatives.
Role type
Senior IC infrastructure programme manager (wastewater)
Builds
Investment-ready portfolio of water infrastructure initiatives for Auckland's future
Domain
Water utilities / Wastewater infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, portfolio management, project definition, feasibility analysis, business case development, risk management, stakeholder engagement, contract management, regulatory knowledge
Preferred skills
PMP, PgMP, or MSP certification, experience in water/wastewater/utilities sectors
Technologies
Project management frameworks, regulatory planning tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Wastewater Planning Delivery function and its team; Translate strategic objectives into clear portfolio and investment priorities; Own the definition, feasibility and transition of water infrastructure projects into design and delivery; Drive robust project definition, option assessment and business cases; Manage portfolio performance across scope, budgets, forecasts, schedules, dependencies, resources and risk; Provide strategic advice on investment choices and delivery implications; Lead portfolio governance, assurance, change control and consistent project-management disciplines; Direct the effective use of consultants and strategic partners; Build strong interfaces with technical planning, Programme Delivery, Operations, Consenting and Finance; Influence senior internal and external stakeholders; Embed sustainability, whole-of-life value, safety and wellbeing in planning and investment decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight