Senior Work Programme Lead

• Strategic and relationship-focused leadership role
• Develop and implement a rolling three-year strategic work programme 
• Working within the Project Specialisation Office

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 

Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is dedicated to making great places Aucklander’s love by supporting several related services such as asset maintenance, management and renewals of Parks, Open Spaces, Buildings, Facilities, Conservation Areas and Urban Ngahere (forest). As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities and environment while also delivering strategically significant programmes.

PCF is responsible for an extensive community assets portfolio, including community facilities and open/green spaces. As the Senior Work Programme Lead within the Project Specialisation Office of PCF, you’ll provide leadership to the Work Programme Leads within the Area Operations teams across Parks and Community Facilities, building a strong culture of collaboration by setting clear timelines and driving consistent best-practice in developing, prioritising and programming strategically-aligned, deliverable physical works programmes.  

You’ll be developing strategic rolling three-year physical works programmes that are then delivered by Project Managers.  As you develop the work programmes, you’ll be considering the scope of work within each project, strategic context, service needs, high level costing, benefits and delivery risks, ensuring they’re developed in collaboration with key stakeholders that could include; Governing Body, Local Boards and other Council teams of subject matter experts. 

You’ll need to build up an understanding of various asset portfolios, with the physical works programmes including but not limited to; landslips, sustainability, residential homes, seismic, holiday parks, and kauri dieback and tracks. 

This role will also focus on strategic work programmes that are driven within the PSO, as well as growth and development programmes and discrete Long Term Plan projects that are developed externally to PCF but deliver new or upgraded PCF assets.

He kōrero mōu: About you
 

You’re able to logically navigate through complex situations and deliver under pressure, with exceptional skills in relationship management, critical thinking and financial acumen.

You’ll demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and political acumen, with effective facilitation and presentation skills. Having worked in complex organisational environments, you’ll also be confident in asset planning, financial analysis and political report writing.  

Experience in asset management (including an understanding of funding sources), physical works projects in buildings and open spaces and developing work programmes will also come with you.  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
 

You’ll be joining a team of diverse dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region, who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the community and future generations. 

We have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will have some flexibility with how those hours are set. 

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. 

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

If you are high performing, passionate about Auckland and the world around you and would like the chance to make tangible and visible improvements to our environment, then join us. Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by cover letter along with your CV. 

Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.

Applications close Wednesday, 16th October 2024

You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you may be required to travel to various Community Facility sites across the Auckland region.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.