Programme Manager - Transport

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Reporting to Head of Portfolio Delivery, you will have primary responsibility for successfully delivering funded or emerging workstreams in the Transport infrastructure programme. Key to this, will be the expertise you provide for the activities for programme set up, delivery sequencing through to realisation of benefits and closure.

As a Programme Manager, you will partner with the business owner teams to set direction for the programme and proactively manage programme benefits, risks and opportunities while leading towards a shared vision. You will use your influence to establish strong relationships internally and externally and will leverage these to deliver great outcomes.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain a programme resource plan (internal and external) that supports efficient and effective programme delivery
• Lead and develop project teams with clear expectations, accountability and performance measures
• Lead the delivery of a capital programme, providing overall direction, integration and oversight across multiple projects delivered by project managers
• Monitor programme performance across cost, schedule, risk and quality, with project managers responsible for project-level controls and planning team members providing analytics, estimating and reporting support
• Provide high-level oversight of commercial and contract management activities, including compensation events, payment claims, supplier performance, and commercial risk supported by the commercial and contracts team
• Lead programme-level change control and escalation, maintaining governance visibility of emerging trends and required decision points

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in financial, construction programmes or project management, ideally in Transport and local governance (preferred but not essential).
• A curious mind with a continuous improvement drive and comfort with ambiguity.
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to business partner and take people on a change journey.
• Demonstrated success in leading significant projects and programmes of work in the transport space.
• Ability to innovate and maintain a big-picture focus within an operational context.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Political acumen – the ability to engage with and influence Elected Members.
• Advanced written communication and presentations.
• Skilled in consulting with other cultural and community groups that have vested interests.
• Ability to operate independently, anticipate requirements and monitor workload.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management and /or Civil Engineering fields
• Project Management, Programme Management training.
• Project management accreditation (for example, PRINCE2 or PMP) or equivalent (preferred, but not essential).
• Understanding of obligations of local and central government under the Treaty of Waitangi.
• Current full driver’s license.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $132k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 15/04/2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.