Programme Analyst
Support Wellington Water’s capital delivery as a Programme Analyst - drive insights, manage risks, and help deliver vital infrastructure in a collaborative, fast-paced team.
- Drive performance and insight across major infrastructure programmes
- Fast-paced, collaborative environment with purpose
- Full-time, permanent position based in Petone close to the shops and beach
This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week
The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
We're looking for a proactive and analytical Programme Analyst to support the delivery and ongoing improvement of Wellington Water’s capital works programme. You’ll work at the heart of our Programme Management Office, ensuring our infrastructure projects are planned, tracked, and reported to a high standard - while identifying risks and opportunities for improvement across the board.
This is a role where your insights will directly contribute to the success of critical water infrastructure projects across our region.
The position will see you:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of capital delivery programmes
- Monitoring key performance indicators and producing regular reporting for senior leaders
- Providing financial analysis and forecasting in collaboration with finance teams
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting best practice across teams
- Supporting programme governance, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication
You’ll also act as a key point of contact within the Programme Office, helping teams stay aligned and informed as they deliver vital water services to our communities.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- 3 - 4 years’ experience in a programme, project, or portfolio analyst / advisory role - ideally in capital infrastructure or construction related PMO
- Strong skills in business and risk reporting, with a sharp eye for insights and trends
- Technical writing experience and a solid understanding of governance processes
- Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with programme and project management frameworks (e.g. 3PO, MSP, PMP)
- Ability to understand and communicate complex data in a clear, meaningful way
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: Sunday 19th October 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 for safety sensitive roles 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 or eligible to obtain a working visa.
- Department
- Capital Delivery
- Role
- Programme Practice
- 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.
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