Are you passionate about driving performance, embedding quality, and delivering impact across complex infrastructure programmes? Join Napier City Council as our new Programme Performance & Quality Lead, where your expertise will shape the future of our capital works delivery.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

This newly created role sits at the heart of our Water Services directorate, supporting the delivery of high-quality, strategically aligned capital projects. You’ll lead performance monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance across the programme — ensuring our work is timely, cost-effective, and built to last.

Working closely with Portfolio Leads and the Manager Capital Delivery, you’ll bring data-driven insights, robust frameworks, and a collaborative spirit to every stage of the project lifecycle. From dashboards to audits, your work will inform decisions, elevate transparency, and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor delivery against time, cost, quality, and risk metrics, ensuring early intervention and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop tools and processes that uphold delivery standards and enable teams to self-assess, learn, and improve.
• Provide timely, accurate insights to governance bodies and stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making and transparency.

Facilitate lessons-learned activities and trend analysis to strengthen future planning and delivery outcomes.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

You will bring a collaborative mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work. You will communicate with clarity, build trust across diverse teams, and contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement. You will adapt to change, take ownership of outcomes, and support others to succeed.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or similar
• 5–7 years’ experience in programme controls, performance, or QA within infrastructure or capital works
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in tools like MS Project, Power BI, or Primavera
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye tests subsidy
• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program - OCP
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

Hours/ Days/ Location/Rem 

This permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) based in Napier. Annual remuneration ranges from $104,000 to $116,000 (including KiwiSaver), depending on skills and experience.

We will interview applications as they are received and may close the role once the right candidate is found so apply today!

Applications for this role close on Friday, 28 September 2025 however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

Kia mōhio mai - Please note

Napier City Council is moving toward a joint regional water entity under the Local Water Done Well reform. This means future changes to how water services are governed and delivered are likely, including potential shifts in organisational structure, reporting lines, and regional collaboration. Applicants should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and open to evolving responsibilities as part of a larger, regional approach to water management.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

Following our recent redesign, Napier City Council is focused on delivering exceptional services, strengthening partnerships, and embracing new challenges. We’re excited to welcome skilled professionals eager to contribute to our evolving organisation and make a real impact for Napier’s community.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and strive to make our hiring process accessible and fair. If you require support or adjustments during your application or interview, please let us know.

Our success is built on strong, enduring relationships between NCC, Mana Whenua, and Iwi. Our Māori Partnerships team—Te Waka Rangapū—enhances our cultural capability and awareness through education, training, and resources.

Before joining, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including drug testing for a safe workplace. Some roles may require health screening. Employees may also be called on to assist in Civil Defence emergencies, supporting our community when it matters most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

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