Project or Programme Manager – Maintenance Programme

6-month contract | Hourly Rate | Wellington

Job Reference Number JAA6632

• Lead the review and redesign of a critical infrastructure maintenance programme.
• Shape maintenance planning across an expanded water infrastructure asset portfolio.
• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project / Programme Manager for an exciting contract opportunity within a major water infrastructure organisation based in Petone, Wellington.

This role will focus on reviewing and redesigning an existing maintenance programme to accommodate an expanded portfolio of infrastructure assets following recent organisational changes.

Working closely with operational and asset management teams, you will assess current maintenance arrangements, identify gaps and develop a practical, sustainable programme that supports network reliability, operational efficiency and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing maintenance programmes, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess maintenance requirements across an expanded infrastructure asset portfolio.
• Develop a comprehensive maintenance programme, including priorities, schedules, resources and delivery requirements.
• Establish effective maintenance planning processes, frameworks and reporting.
• Engage with operational teams, asset management specialists and external contractors.
• Provide recommendations on programme structure, resourcing, budgets and implementation.
• Support the transition to improved maintenance arrangements.

About You

You will be an experienced, hands-on Project / Programme Manager with a strong background in infrastructure maintenance, asset management and programme development.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Proven experience reviewing, developing or transforming maintenance programmes.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure asset management and lifecycle maintenance.

·         Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status and/or a recognised project management qualification would be beneficial

• Experience within water, utilities or other complex infrastructure environments.
• Excellent project/programme planning, prioritisation and delivery skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, identify practical solutions and drive improvements.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Project / Programme Manager with a strong maintenance and infrastructure background, we would welcome your application.

Apply now with an updated CV and cover sheet or get in touch with James Atkin at info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz for a confidential discussion referencing Job Number JAA6632.