Napier City Council is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to join our Strategy & Programme Delivery team as Portfolio Lead – Transformation & Digital. In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of organisation-wide initiatives, ensuring projects are prioritised, aligned with Council objectives, and delivered to create lasting value for our community.

You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding a culture of continuous improvement and digital enablement, guiding teams through change, and championing innovative solutions that streamline services and drive operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the Council’s transformation journey and contribute to a future-ready, agile organisation.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Lead and oversee the delivery of Council-wide transformation and digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Champion the integration of innovative digital tools and solutions to improve services, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams, iwi partners, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes and adoption of change.
• Shape a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement that supports Napier City Council’s long-term vision.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• 7–10 years’ experience leading complex transformation or digital portfolios, preferably in public sector or large organisational environments.
• You are a strategic thinker with proven ability to align multiple projects to overarching organisational goals and priorities.
• You have strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience working across technical and non-technical teams.
• You are confident in project delivery, change management, risk mitigation, and performance reporting, with a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test 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

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is between $112,900-$132,800 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 5 December 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.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

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

Job Description – Portfolio Lead - Transformation & Digital