Team Leader/Programme Manager Water Supply

Team Leader/Programme Manager Water Supply E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi About the team | Ko te rōpū nei Our Three Waters Unit plays a critical role in developing, managing and maintaining the city's essential water infrastructure. Within this unit, the Project Management

• Water Supply team is responsible for delivering major capital works that ensure the security, safety and resilience of the city's drinking water supply.

The team is made up of experienced and professional Project Managers who work collaboratively with planners, operators, contractors, consultants and stakeholders across Council. Together, they deliver complex, high-impact water supply projects that directly support the wellbeing of our communities and the long-term sustainability of the city. About the role | Ko te mahi nei As Team Leader Project Management

• Water Supply, you will lead a team of around 12 Project Managers to deliver a large and complex water supply capital programme, with annual expenditure in excess of $100 million.

The programme includes significant and high-profile projects such as the Lyttelton Harbour water supply security project, Ōkains Bay water supply, water supply asset renewals, and water supply safety improvement programmes. You will be responsible for ensuring a consistent, transparent and professional project management service from initiation through to closure. This includes strong programme governance, effective financial and risk management, and high-quality reporting to sponsors and stakeholders. A key part of the role is people leadership. You will actively develop, support and mentor your team, working closely with other Team Leaders to foster a positive, collaborative and performance-driven culture within the wider Project Management group. About you | Ko Koe Tēnei You're a confident and capable people leader with a proven track record delivering complex capital programmes, ideally within water supply, infrastructure or utilities. You may bring experience from an engineering or construction background—whether consulting or contracting—or from a programme or project management environment where strong commercial judgement and stakeholder leadership are essential. Above all, you're an experienced leader who enjoys developing and motivating others, brings strong commercial and financial management capability, thrives in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and is able to balance strategic oversight with practical delivery, underpinned by professionalism, accountability and a commitment to public service. What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe? Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community.

You will also benefit from:

Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements

• WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave. Collaboration
• exposure to wider areas of the organisation Benefits
• a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today. Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero: At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.