Program Manager Government & Defence Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Three Waters Operations Manager

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient water services for our community as our Three Waters Operations Manager.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Policy and Corporate Planning Team Leader

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life-balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life-balance
Make a difference in the community

The Council is looking for a strong strategic thinking Policy and Corporate Planning Team Leader to make a difference for our district.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed eighteen hours ago

Programme Manager

at Likemind

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Hourly-rate contract through till December 2026
May 2026 start
Primarily CBD based

Hourly-rate contract through till December 2026
May 2026 start
Primarily CBD based

Seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the planning of a complex, large-scale programme

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed two days ago

Programme Integration & Governance Lead

at Humankind

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$160,000 – $200,000

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

Your work will have real impact on major outcomes
Highly agile work environment
Work cross functionally to provide consistent and well informed advice.

An opportunity for career defining work by contributing to a programme of national significance.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed fifty seven minutes ago

Programme Director - Treatment Plants

at IAWAI

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead a high‑risk treatment plant investment portfolio with real impact.
Drive strategic decisions that support compliance, resilience, and growth.
Work across programmes to align planning, risks, and delivery outcomes.

Lead a high‑risk treatment plant investment portfolio with real impact.
Drive strategic decisions that support compliance, resilience, and growth.
Work across programmes to align planning, risks, and delivery outcomes.

We’re looking for a Programme Director - Treatment Plants to lead the strategic direction and performance of our treatment plant capital investment

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

57m ago

Listed one hour ago

Programme Director - Storage & Distribution

at IAWAI

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead a major capital portfolio shaping long‑term network performance.
Drive strategic investment decisions with real impact and visibility.
Oversee complex programmes delivering value, resilience, and growth.

Lead a major capital portfolio shaping long‑term network performance.
Drive strategic investment decisions with real impact and visibility.
Oversee complex programmes delivering value, resilience, and growth.

We’re looking for a Programme Director - Storage & Distribution to lead the strategic direction and performance of IAWAI’s storage and distribution

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1h ago

Listed seven days ago

Manager - Portfolio Delivery

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$145,000 – $162,000 per year

Protect communities through major flood protection programmes.
Key strategic role leading regional infrastructure project delivery.
Flexible working environment + L&D Opportunities + Great Social club

Protect communities through major flood protection programmes.
Key strategic role leading regional infrastructure project delivery.
Flexible working environment + L&D Opportunities + Great Social club

Lead governance and oversight of major infrastructure investment programmes, delivering portfolio assurance to protect communities and the environment

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Project Manager | Kaiwhakahaere

at Nelson City Council

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

Generous leave provisions + Health Insurance
Some flexible working options and great benefits!
Lift project management capability across Nelson City Council

Generous leave provisions + Health Insurance
Some flexible working options and great benefits!
Lift project management capability across Nelson City Council

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to lift project capability across Nelson City Council and deliver meaningful projects?

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager (Transport)

at Hamilton City Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Opportunities for professional development.
Free health insurance and discounted membership rates for family members.
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Join Hamilton City Council as a Project Manager (Transport) to lead impactful infrastructure projects that shape the city’s growth and resilience.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Programme Manager

at Department of Corrections

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$124,578 - 175,875 pa based on skills & experience

12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity.
Based in Wellington.
Occasional travel required.

12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity.
Based in Wellington.
Occasional travel required.

Provide strategic leadership for our Housing on Corrections Land (HOCL) Additional Capacity programme!

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager - Water Supply

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$135,907 to $151008 per annum based on 40 hours

Make a positive impact in your community
Interesting range of water supply projects
Large forward works load

Make a positive impact in your community
Interesting range of water supply projects
Large forward works load

Be a key member of the Three Waters PM delivery teams ensuring that our capital projects & programmes are delivered on time & within scope & budget

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Assets & Services Delivery Lead

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $98,696 - $116,113 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday| Practical operational leader role
Hands‑on leadership role focused on safe, reliable delivery, strong performance
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday| Practical operational leader role
Hands‑on leadership role focused on safe, reliable delivery, strong performance
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead teams, assets and services behind frontline delivery boost performance, strengthen commercial discipline, and keep Napier clean, safe & thriving

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Team Leader/Programme Manager Water Supply

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make Decisions That Matter
Work That Tests You — and Rewards You
See the Whole System — Not Just a Slice of It

Make Decisions That Matter
Work That Tests You — and Rewards You
See the Whole System — Not Just a Slice of It

Lead the team responsible for delivering major capital works that ensure the security, safety & resilience of the city’s drinking water supply

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Manager - Asset Management

at Hays | Procurement

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$120,000 - $150,000

End‑to‑end project ownership across asset and facilities projects with real oper
Stable, long‑term programme of work within a collaborative, professional environ
Exposure to complex property portfolios with scope to build depth in asset and c

End‑to‑end project ownership across asset and facilities projects with real oper
Stable, long‑term programme of work within a collaborative, professional environ
Exposure to complex property portfolios with scope to build depth in asset and c

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager - Asset Management to deliver facilities and asset renewal projects across a complex property portfolio.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Delivery Lead - Technology Services

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Senior leadership role coordinating multiple Agile teams
Lead delivery of technology solutions impacting over 1.7 million Aucklanders
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Senior leadership role coordinating multiple Agile teams
Lead delivery of technology solutions impacting over 1.7 million Aucklanders
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.

Auckland Council Technology Services RTE

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Portfolio Manager - Workforce Planning & Development

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Manage a national portfolio of workforce education and training contracts across their full lifecycle

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18h ago

Listed seven days ago

RMA Reform Delivery Lead - Resource Consents

at Auckland Council

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$145,000 - $155,000 plus 3.5% Kiwisaver

Lead delivery of the RMA reform readiness programme
Salary $145,000 - $155,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contributions
12-months fixed term hybrid role based in Auckland Central

Lead delivery of the RMA reform readiness programme
Salary $145,000 - $155,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contributions
12-months fixed term hybrid role based in Auckland Central

Change Delivery Lead with RMA experience

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Manager - SDG 8 Hub

at The University of Auckland

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$110,000 - $121,900 (pro rata)

2 year fixed term position (part-time hours)
5 weeks annual leave
Contribute to meaningful work and make a real world impact

2 year fixed term position (part-time hours)
5 weeks annual leave
Contribute to meaningful work and make a real world impact

Drive delivery of a UN sustainability goal hub, managing research, partnerships and engagement to advance decent work and inclusive economic growth.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Facilities Contract Manager / Commercial Manager

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible location & work style
Strategic, portfolio‑level influence
Public Sector

Flexible location & work style
Strategic, portfolio‑level influence
Public Sector

Senior Facilities Contract Manager / Commercial Manager/project manager

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Programme Manager, Performance and Improvement, Waikato

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Waikato Hospital
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

Waikato Hospital
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

The role supports high quality, sustainable healthcare delivery through strong performance frameworks and effective cross sector collaboration.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

23d ago

Listed nine days ago

Project Manager - Capital Works

at University of Otago

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$96,587 to $105,532 per year

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Great people and a collaborative culture.

Salary + 6.75% Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave.
On-going professional development opportunities.
Great people and a collaborative culture.

Help shape and deliver a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects across our evolving campus environments.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Capital Programme Director

at Christchurch City Council

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead one of Christchurch’s most significant and complex infrastructure programme
Influence over a multi‑billion‑dollar, ten‑year investment programme
Relocation support provided to live in beautiful Ōtautahi

Lead one of Christchurch’s most significant and complex infrastructure programme
Influence over a multi‑billion‑dollar, ten‑year investment programme
Relocation support provided to live in beautiful Ōtautahi

Relocate to Christchurch to lead the planning and delivery of our $3 billion Three Waters capital programme

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Programme Coordinator

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$85,537 - $101,911 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Advise on and develop programme and project processes
Use your analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong planning, tracking, quality assurance, change control/reporting skills

Advise on and develop programme and project processes
Use your analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong planning, tracking, quality assurance, change control/reporting skills

We are seeking a strong Senior Programme Coordinator to support the Technology and Innovation branch at MBIE

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Commercial Portfolio Manager

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$163,898 - $190,277 (including 4% superannuation)

Principal commercial and procurement partner for Defence Information Command
Lead a dynamic team to deliver excellent procurement and commercial advice
Based in Wellington CBD, member of Defence Commercial Services’ Leadership Team

Principal commercial and procurement partner for Defence Information Command
Lead a dynamic team to deliver excellent procurement and commercial advice
Based in Wellington CBD, member of Defence Commercial Services’ Leadership Team

Lead the development and execution of commercial plans and strategies aligned to NZDF’s and Infocom’s business objectives

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Capital Programme Director

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead one of Christchurch’s most significant and complex infrastructure programme
Influence over a multi‑billion‑dollar, ten‑year investment programme
Have real influence over how capital delivery is done

Lead one of Christchurch’s most significant and complex infrastructure programme
Influence over a multi‑billion‑dollar, ten‑year investment programme
Have real influence over how capital delivery is done

Key leadership role responsible for leading the planning and delivery of Christchurch’s $3 billion Three Waters capital programme

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Team Coach - Technology Services

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Professional Growth: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Full-time opportunity with Hybrid working model

Professional Growth: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture
Full-time opportunity with Hybrid working model

Auckland Council Technology Services

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate Engineer

at Waimakariri District Council

This is a Full time job

Rangiora, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
Make a difference in the community

Join Waimakariri DC as a Graduate Engineer. Help deliver impactful infrastructure in a fast-growing district. Intermediate applicants welcome.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Project Delivery Advisor

at Greater Wellington

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$98,508 - $147,762 includes all benefits

Project manage a variety of public transport upgrade projects
Ensure assets are proactively maintained and future ready
Engage effectively with councils, contractors and community stakeholders

Project manage a variety of public transport upgrade projects
Ensure assets are proactively maintained and future ready
Engage effectively with councils, contractors and community stakeholders

This is a practical hands-on delivery focused role combining project delivery and asset and contract management

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Capital Programme Director

at Christchurch City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead one of Christchurch’s most significant and complex infrastructure programme
Influence over a multi‑billion‑dollar, ten‑year investment programme
Relocation support provided to live in beautiful Ōtautahi

Lead one of Christchurch’s most significant and complex infrastructure programme
Influence over a multi‑billion‑dollar, ten‑year investment programme
Relocation support provided to live in beautiful Ōtautahi

Key leadership role responsible for leading the planning and delivery of Christchurch’s $3 billion Three Waters capital programme

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Customer Experience & Relationship Manager

at Napier City Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $130,195 - $153,170 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday| Critical Leadership role
This role is fundamentally about trust, accountability and transparency.
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday| Critical Leadership role
This role is fundamentally about trust, accountability and transparency.
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead the experience behind the service. Bring clarity, credibility and confidence to how our work is experienced and understood.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Contract Manager - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Senior Contract Manager role managing complex health contracts, driving equity, performance and system-wide improvement across NZ.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Engineering Project Manager

at Thames-Coromandel District Council

This is a Full time job

Thames, Waikato

Work life balance in a holiday destination
Bring your technical expertise
Make a difference in your local community

Work life balance in a holiday destination
Bring your technical expertise
Make a difference in your local community

Make a difference and have your work live balance sorted

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

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