Portfolio Analyst
We have an opportunity for you to work across a variety of projects in this role that will suit a natural collaborator wanting to further their experience of digital solution improvements in Petone!
- Leave your make on digital improvement initiatives.
- Build relationships and work in a collaborative environment.
- Fixed term position, based in Petone.
This is a position covering parental leave through to end of November 2025
The remuneration range for this role starts from 90,763 (including KiwiSaver) and will depend on skills and experience.
The opportunity
The Portfolio Analyst will guarantee efficient utilisation and continual improvement of portfolio management practices that ensure effective delivery of business outcomes. They are a pivotal part of the Portfolio Management team responsible for delivery support of digital and business change at Wellington Water. The Portfolio Analyst plays a key role in fostering, integrating, and enhancing these portfolio management practices.
Responsibilities include conducting portfolio planning, generating reports, managing risks, issues, and dependencies, as well as fulfilling the secretariat duties for portfolio governance meetings. Additionally, the role may involve occasionally assuming the responsibility of a delivery lead for initiatives within the portfolio.
Day to day responsibilities
- Support delivery leads in effective portfolio management processes and tools for project planning and execution.
- Lead the collation and publication of portfolio reporting, managing dependencies, risks, and issues.
- Coordinate triage process for digital products and service requests.
- Support financial and commercial aspects of portfolio management.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on portfolio practices and driving continuous improvement.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring at least 4 years’ experience working in ICT project or product delivery roles and:
- Have a good understanding of delivery or project methodologies (ideally with Agile or Prince2 certification).
- Considerable experience working on digital portfolios and complex projects or work programmes.
- Great collaboration and relationship management skills, with the ability to coordinate and lead activity.
- Subject matter expertise across a wide range of digital products and services.
- Excellent planning and analysis process experience to develop change project schedules.
- Proficient reporting capabilities with good written and verbal communication.
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home.
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities.
- 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service.
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close: Monday 7th April 2025
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
- Department
- Corporate Services
- Role
- Digital Products & Services
- Locations
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
About Wellington Water
Wellington Water is owned by the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city, South Wairarapa District, and the Greater Wellington Regional councils
The work Wellington Water does is vital and rewarding. We’re tangata tiaki for Wellington’s water, and caretakers of our water infrastructure. Every day, we work to ensure that our communities have access to safe, sufficient, reliable and efficient water services. WWL is growing, and opportunities are growing along with it. It’s a transformative time in the industry.
Portfolio Analyst
We have an opportunity for you to work across a variety of projects in this role that will suit a natural collaborator wanting to further their experience of digital solution improvements in Petone!
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