Programme Manager - 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

• Unique opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale contract renewals project
• Join a great and supportive department
• 3 Year opportunity 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is committed to making great places Aucklanders love while supporting a number of related services such as asset management and renewals of existing structures and open areas. Committed to a lifecycle approach to asset management, we work to build, maintain and renew community buildings and public spaces including parks, walkways, libraries and playgrounds. As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities while also delivering strategically significant programmes. 
 
As Programme Manager you’ll be taking on a large and critical programme of work, leading the delivery of the Facilities Maintenance and Open Space contract renewals project (Te Ara Hura – P27). 

This project will be responsible for the preparation, documentation, decisions and roll out of the regionwide maintenance contracts from June 2027 with a value of circa $200 million per annum. These contracts deliver a range of essential maintenance services on behalf of multiple businesses across council and the council group. 

The project encompasses the full facilities procurement process (multi-year contract terms), the mobilisation of suppliers, and extensive stakeholder relationship management including with elected members.

He kōrero mōu: About you
 
You’ll be a seasoned programme manager with experience in leading large programmes of work and comfortable working within a complex environment. 

Excellent communication and stakeholder management is essential to the success of this role, and political nous with the ability to interact well with multiple stakeholder groups including elected members as part of your skill set will serve you well. 

An understanding of full facilities maintenance contracts and contract management would be highly advantageous. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
 
Joining the Parks & Community Facilities Department, you’ll be working with a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference for the local community and future generations. 

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you’ll have some flexibility with how those hours are set.

If you can demonstrate these qualities and this sounds like your next career move, please apply. Tell us why you’re interested and apply via the link. 

Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.

Applications close Thursday, 24th October 2024

This position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.