Delivery Manager

• A fixed term role till 30 June 2027 leading a team to plan and deliver workstreams within the Water Services Digital Transformation Programme.
• Hybrid working environment based in Petone near the beach.
• Leading a team of four to deliver business focussed technology projects.

Talent has partnered with Wellington Water to build a team for a key Digital Transformation Programme that will ensure the technology systems underpinning the delivery of water services are primed for the future.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about being part of a team that delivers essential services to our communities. You’ll enjoy a workplace with inclusivity at its core and be part of a team that’s united by passion, dedication, and fosters a shared care for water and their community.

The Opportunity

The Delivery Manager is a fixed term position till 30 June 2027 to support Wellington Water on their Digital Transformation through the delivery of the Technology Systems Investment (TSI) Programme. This position will lead a team of four Delivery Leads in the successful end to end delivery of complex technology workstreams ensuring alignment with business goals and outcomes. There will be a need to take responsibility in the hands-on delivery of some workstreams as required in addition to managing your team.

You will lead and mentor your team, take ownership and accountability for project performance measures and be the first point of escalation for any issues. Your success will come from your ability to ensure the plan is delivered successfully through leading the team or influencing those delivering on your behalf.

It will be important for the Delivery Manager to demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Lead and mentor your team to plan and deliver their key workstreams and meet KPI’s and objectives to support the TSI Programme.
• Ensure your team are collaborating with business owners, stakeholders and vendors to communicate progress and business outcomes are being delivered to.
• Lead, coach and empower cross-functional teams so they are aligned and equipped to deliver to agreed outcomes.
• Cultivate a customer focussed team to develop a continuous improvement culture and agile ways of working.
• Provide transparent reporting on progress, risk, and value delivery to stakeholders and governance forums.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven experience delivering business focussed technology programmes requiring large scale technology investment.
• A sound working knowledge of using project methodologies and Agile frameworks in a fit for purpose manner (10+ years).
• Strong stakeholder management experience in complex business environments demonstrating excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• A thorough understanding of project financial management and business case development.
• A background of leading, managing and mentoring teams to successfully deliver project and change initiatives.

Benefits

Wellington Water’s purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; they foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. Wellington Water genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy benefits including:

• hybrid working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave following two years of continual service
• a comprehensive wellbeing programme, which includes a range of health benefits, discounted medical insurance and a paid wellbeing day
• formal and informal professional development opportunities
• one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity.

About Water Wellington

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Their job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. They’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at their organisational heart. Their people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in their values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

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Applications close 17th November 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the closing date to arrange an initial interview. Excited by this opportunity? We’d love to hear from you-apply today!

For more information, please contact Vaishali.thapliyal@talentinternational.com

You must be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.