Capital Programmes Manager

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Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an experienced Capital Programmes Manager to shape the district’s essential water infrastructure, with an annual programme value around $20M. Based onsite in Rotorua, you’ll lead the full lifecycle of capital projects from business cases and design through procurement and contracting, while managing budgets, risk, and health and safety. You will also oversee stakeholder engagement and ensure high quality asset data to guide future investment. A civil or environmental engineering degree and five years delivering capital programmes of similar scale are required; local government and water asset management knowledge are advantageous. Embrace our bicultural environment, highlight Te Ao Maori experience, and tailor your CV to show leadership and delivery.

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Are you seeking an adventure that combines professional growth with community enrichment? Look no further than Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council. With a team of over 500 staff, we're the driving force behind iconic projects that define the Rotorua landscape – from the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of nature and culture that Rotorua offers, with lakeside tranquility, world-class mountain biking, and captivating geothermal wonders. Our commitment to biculturalism through collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, is hugely important as is your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori. Join us and embark on a journey where your passion meets purpose.

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Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Capital Programmes Manager to help shape the future of our district’s essential water infrastructure. This role is central to delivering our multi year programme of renewals, upgrades and growth projects, with an annual budget of approximately $20M. You will play a key part in ensuring the resilience, reliability and long term performance of Rotorua’s stormwater, wastewater and water supply networks.
In this role, you will lead a talented team and oversee the full lifecycle of capital project delivery. This includes developing strong, evidence based business cases, coordinating detailed design, managing consultants and contractors, navigating consenting processes, and ensuring that procurement and contract management are carried out efficiently and effectively. You will take responsibility for programme budgets, risk management, health and safety, and engagement with the community and key stakeholders. A critical aspect of the role is maintaining high-quality asset data and using system performance insights to guide future investment decisions. You will also work closely with our Operations and Planning teams to ensure our programmes are well informed and aligned with organisational priorities.
To be successful, you will bring a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field, along with at least five years of experience delivering capital programmes of similar scale. You will be highly skilled in project and contract management and possess strong problem solving abilities, excellent communication skills and sound professional judgement. Knowledge of local government processes and experience with water services operations or asset management are advantageous.
At Rotorua Lakes Council, you will join an organisation driven by purpose, where our customers and community are at the centre of everything we do. As a district with deep Te Arawa roots, this role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Te Ao Māori and to lead within a bicultural environment. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team committed to continuous improvement and delivering real value for our community.
If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to make a lasting impact on the future of Rotorua’s infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.
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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.


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