Principal Advisor Portfolio and Planning at Taumata Arowai, Wellington - WairarapaType: Fixed-term 12 months (parental leave cover)Hours: Part-timeLocation: WellingtonBusiness Group: Systems, Strategy and PerformanceSalary: $121,437 (85%) – $142,867 (100%) – $157,154 (110%) pro-rated to part-time hoursThe Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand.
It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Maori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Maori Advisory Group.
Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public.
We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.If you're a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe every day for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.Are you a project and planning professional looking to make organisational wide impact?
Join us to lead our portfolio and planning practice!The Principal Advisor Portfolio and Planning will:Develop and lead organisational planning processes aligned with the budget cycle, the accountability planning process and external reporting requirements.Regularly monitor, report on and review portfolio progress to inform senior leadership of the health of projects and programmes within the organisation.Build and lead a collaborative PMO network amongst the programme and project staff, to support best practice in project and programme management and maintain the PMO Framework for Taumata Arowai.Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, providing advice to ensure alignment with organisational strategic priorities across planning approaches and activities, and effective management of broader programmes of work.Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work - our size requires us to be smart and agile.We are looking for someone who has:Knowledge of programme, portfolio management and strategic planning methodologies.Experience leading significant programmes of work in a programme management role.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to innovate and maintain a big picture focus.Ability to mentor kaimahi in project and programme management, and planning methodologies.Applications must be submitted through our Talent Portal, click here to be redirected.You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.
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