Senior Delivery Lead

Overview

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 united by passion and dedication, fostering a shared care for water and the community.

The Opportunity

These are fixed-term contracts until the end of June 2027 (two positions) to assist Wellington Water on their Digital Transformation Programme. The Delivery Leads will focus on implementing either a new Asset Management system (AMIS) or Financial Management Information System (FMIS). The Delivery Leads will shape and execute each workstream, potentially taking on other smaller workstreams for the programme. You7ll lead end-to-end delivery of the new systems and related systems0uplift, while helping to embed modern delivery practices in a maturing environment. These are newly created roles with real scope to influence outcomes and culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of key workstreams within a large-scale digital transformation programme
• Establish clear plans and delivery structures for greenfield system implementations
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders including vendors, tech leads, and business owners
• Support cross-functional team development and agile ways of working
• Provide reporting, risk and issue oversight, and continuous improvement across the delivery lifecycle

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring :

Benefits

Wellington Water0s 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 :

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 are a multi-council owned entity tasked with managing the infrastructure and delivering water services to our communities.

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

Applications close 9 October 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the closing date to arrange an initial interview. If you’re excited by this opportunity, apply today!

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

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