Senior Project Manager

About the Company Wellington Water is the dedicated water services provider for Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our mission is to deliver safe and healthy drinking water, manage wastewater treatment, and ensure effective stormwater management. As a multi-council owned entity, we are committed to maintaining infrastructure and providing essential water services to our communities. We place great value on water as a precious asset, and our team is passionate about serving both our communities and the environment. Our core values emphasize care, community, and respect. About the Role We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to oversee the complete delivery of complex, high-value capital works projects. In this full-time position, you will collaborate closely with a Major Project Director to ensure the successful management of projects within our diverse capital delivery program, which includes significant infrastructure and water asset upgrades throughout our region. Your role will involve managing multiple Capex-funded infrastructure projects while adhering to our delivery standards and achieving key objectives related to time, cost, quality, and safety. Key Responsibilities - Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple Capex-funded infrastructure projects. - Coordinate with external delivery providers and integrate all suppliers into cohesive project teams. - Align with project governance and reporting requirements. - Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively managing escalations. - Lead contract scoping and negotiate value-driven agreements with suppliers. - Foster a strong health and safety culture throughout all project stages. About You To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications and experience: - A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. - 5 to 10 years of experience in delivering complex infrastructure or engineering projects. - A deep understanding of project management principles and delivery frameworks. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Strong commercial awareness and risk management capabilities. Benefits At Wellington Water, we believe in fostering a thriving community and supporting a diverse workforce. We provide various development opportunities and genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing. Our benefits include: - Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home up to two days per week. - A comprehensive wellbeing program that includes one paid wellbeing day annually. - Formal and informal professional development opportunities. - Five weeks of annual leave accrual after two years of continuous service. For a complete list of our employee benefits, please visit our careers page. How to Apply To view the full position description, please visit the following URL: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/796029_JobDesc.pdf To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. If you are currently employed by Wellington Water, please ensure you apply using your work email. For further inquiries, please email us at JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz. Please note that all applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa. Applications close on Sunday, 20 July 2025.