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As one of New Zealand's largest city councils, we're proud to serve a growing and vibrant community while delivering services and projects that improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians every day.\nYou'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. Together, we're on track to being one of New Zealand's leading community-focused councils, where everyone matters and every contribution helps shape the future of our city.\nIf you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community, you'll find it here.\n He angituutanga: The opportunity\nReporting to the Head of Portfolio Delivery, you'll lead the planning and delivery of major infrastructure programmes within our growth portfolio. You'll help coordinate a significant capital investment programme, working across multiple projects, stakeholders, partners, and agencies to achieve successful outcomes for Hamilton.\nYou'll provide programme leadership from establishment through to benefits realisation, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with strategic priorities.\nKey responsibilities include:\nLeading complex infrastructure programmes from planning through to delivery and benefits realisation.\nBuilding and leading collaborative programme teams across internal and external partners.\nDeveloping strong relationships with senior leaders, elected members, iwi, government agencies, developers, and community stakeholders.\nManaging programme risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.\nMonitoring programme budgets, performance, and delivery outcomes.\nSupporting and mentoring project managers and delivery teams.\nProviding clear programme reporting and insights to support decision making.\nChampioning community outcomes and long-term value for Hamilton.\n Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience\nAt least 5 years’ experience on financial, construction programmes or project management.\nA curious mind with a continuous improvement drive and comfort with ambiguity.\nProven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to business partner and take people on a change journey.\nSelf-awareness and the belief that mindset is the foundation of performance, and an ability to develop self and others in this regard.\nDemonstrated success in leading significant projects and programmes of work.\nAbility to innovate and maintain a big picture focus within an operational context.\nHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).\nPolitical acumen - the ability to engage with and influence Elected Members.\nAdvanced written communication and presentations.\nSkilled in consulting with other cultural and community groups that have vested interests.\nAbility to operate independently, anticipate requirements and monitor workload.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\nFinancial analysis skills.\nTertiary qualification in Project Management, Civil Engineering fields and / or consultant background.\nProject Management, Programme Management training.\nUnderstanding of obligations of local and central government under the Treaty of Waitangi.\nKnowledge of the end-to-end Property development process and coordinating relevant professional stakeholders\nExperience working in local government (preferred, but not essential).\nCurrent full driver’s license.\n He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi?|What’s the salary?\nCirca $143K dependent on skills and experience.\nNgaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer\nWe invest in our people, their wellbeing, and their future. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work, including:\nWe support flexible ways of working that balance individual wellbeing, team and business needs. And great outcomes for our community.\nWe support professional development and opportunities to grow your career.\nTwo wellbeing days each year to focus on what matters most to you (after one year of service).\nFully funded Unimed health insurance, including hospital and surgical cover, with discounted rates for family members.\nFree annual health checks and flu vaccinations.\nThe option to purchase additional annual leave for greater flexibility.\nEye care support, including reimbursement towards eye testing and prescription glasses.\nAccess to a wide range of local discounts, including gyms, healthcare providers, retail stores, and more.\nMe Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!\nView the position description.\nClick apply\nComplete your application.\nIf you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.\nApplications close on the: 20/11/2026\nNote: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.\nCouncil 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.\nAll 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\nIt 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.\nAs 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.\nThis 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. 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