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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
We're committed to delivering critical transport capital projects that shape the future of our city. Reporting to the Manager Planning & Delivery - Transport, you'll work closely with passionate colleagues and stakeholders across Council and the community to ensure safe, effective, and sustainable transport outcomes.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
As Programme Manager - Transport, you'll lead the planning and delivery of a programme of capital transport projects. You'll drive performance across multiple projects, ensure alignment with Council's strategic goals, and maximise external funding opportunities including NZTA subsidies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering best-practice programme and project management
- Providing direction and guidance to project managers
- Ensuring high-quality stakeholder engagement
- Managing reporting and communications to senior leadership and elected members
- Overseeing risk, interdependencies, and continuous improvement in service delivery
You'll be the glue that holds complex programmes together—tracking benefits, solving problems early, and enabling successful outcomes for the people of Christchurch.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
We're looking for an experienced and strategic programme manager who brings:
- At least 10 years in a leadership or programme management role
- Strong commercial and financial management skills
- Proven ability to engage, motivate, and lead cross-functional teams
- A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills
- Tertiary qualifications in project/programme management or engineering
- A collaborative, improvement-oriented approach
You'll thrive in a fast-moving environment and bring both a big-picture perspective and a sharp eye for operational detail.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent
Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices
Salary - Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
