A leadership role with real purpose
Our client is a high-profile NZ organisation running critical national infrastructure. Its precinct operates 24/7 and works like a small city. A large pipeline of operational transformation is underway, and they need a Delivery Lead to own it.
This role isn’t about keeping things ticking over. The team has been through change, and the business wants delivery that’s faster, more transparent and better aligned with Operations. You’ll be the person who makes that happen.
What you’ll do
To be considered, you must hold NZ Citizenship or Residency, or have long-term NZ work rights. The successful candidate will need to pass a Ministry of Justice check and a security clearance.
Our client is a high-profile NZ organisation running critical national infrastructure. Its precinct operates 24/7 and works like a small city. A large pipeline of operational transformation is underway, and they need a Delivery Lead to own it.
This role isn’t about keeping things ticking over. The team has been through change, and the business wants delivery that’s faster, more transparent and better aligned with Operations. You’ll be the person who makes that happen.
What you’ll do
- Lead, coach and grow a team of around 5 Project Managers, and unite them into one high-performing, enterprise-minded team
- Own the Operations digital portfolio, delivering major operational and infrastructure initiatives that are visible across the business
- Drive delivery across internal teams and external partners, keeping work on time, on budget and transparent
- Build strong, trusted partnerships with senior Operations stakeholders through clear reporting, tight budgets and co-design
- Bring rigour to delivery into a live 24/7 environment, including overnight release windows and structured handovers into operations
- Present to and influence C-suite steering committees
- Seasoned delivery or programme leadership across complex, interdependent business transformation. Operational, infrastructure, utilities, aviation or M&A environments all suit.
- Proven line management experience, including holding tough coaching and performance conversations well
- A track record of aligning cross-functional teams and partners around shared outcomes
- Political savvy and a low ego. You lead through influence and adapt your style for any room, from a project team to the executive.
- Resilience, a sense of momentum and calm under pressure, with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement
- $180k–$195k base, 4% matched KiwiSaver, life and income protection insurance and free on-site parking
- Hybrid working with at least 3 days on site
- The chance to shape a team and a portfolio during a period of genuine transformation
To be considered, you must hold NZ Citizenship or Residency, or have long-term NZ work rights. The successful candidate will need to pass a Ministry of Justice check and a security clearance.