Are you a proven leader in infrastructure delivery, ready to shape the future of a growing city?

Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Programme Director, on a permanent full-time basis, to provide strategic and operational leadership in the planning and delivery of major capital works projects.

Reporting to the Group Manager - Infrastructure, this pivotal position will see you lead the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure programmes on time, within budget, and of exceptional quality. You'll lead performance excellence, build strong partnerships with stakeholders, and cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.

What you'll do:

• Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of major capital infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Drive performance and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture within the PMO.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire the PMO team to achieve performance excellence.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope, to the highest quality standards—and with key stakeholder satisfaction.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and the wider community.
• Support the ongoing development of the PMO, ensuring it remains fit-for-purpose and future-ready to meet the city's infrastructure needs.
• Champion best practice procurement, financial stewardship, and project reporting.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' experience delivering large-scale civil engineering projects, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong background in contract management, procurement, and capital programme delivery.
• A results-driven mindset with a passion for public infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong political, contractual, and procurement acumen.
• A focus on safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior leadership and public forums.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

If you're a strategic leader with a passion for infrastructure and the skills to drive high-performing project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777.

Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz). Please do not apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application.

Applications close 8 June 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.