Programme Manager - RMA Reform

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Watercare is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead and coordinate our response to New Zealand’s evolving resource management reforms. This is a 12-month contracting opportunity where you’ll provide programme leadership, strategic oversight and coordination across a complex programme of work, helping Watercare prepare for emerging legislative, regulatory and planning changes. Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Consenting, you’ll work across Watercare and with external partners to ensure the programme remains coordinated, well governed and focused on delivery.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Leading and coordinating the resource management reform programme

• Leading the interface with Auckland council regarding the development of new plans and policies

• Developing and managing programme plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets and risks

• Assessing the impacts of emerging legislation and regulatory change

• Coordinating organisational readiness and implementation activities

• Leading the development of submissions, evidence and strategic advice

• Building strong relationships across Auckland Council, central government, mana whenua and industry partners

• Coordinating internal technical experts, legal advisers and external consultants

• Providing clear reporting and advice to senior leaders and governance groups

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

We’re looking for an experienced programme professional who can operate confidently in a complex regulatory and stakeholder environment.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong programme management experience, particularly across complex or multi-disciplinary programmes

• Knowledge of New Zealand resource management legislation, planning systems and regulatory frameworks at national and regional scale

• Experience working through legislative, regulatory or policy change

• Experience preparing or coordinating submissions and statutory planning processes

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills

• Experience working with senior leaders and governance groups

• The ability to bring together technical specialists and external advisers

• Strong commercial judgement, political awareness and a clear focus on delivery

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.