Programme Team Leader - Dunedin

Protecting the health of our water.

We believe that’s worth caring about.

About Us

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job:

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Programme Team Leader to join our Dunedin Team to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of key operational programmes across our water network activities.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring programmes are well planned, resources are effectively allocated, and operational teams are set up for success. Working closely with Supervisors and field crews, you'll play a key role in improving service delivery, network reliability, safety performance, and operational efficiency.

The role involves:

Leading the planning and coordination of operational work programmes

Managing maintenance, renewal, and asset replacement programmes

Coordinating resource allocation, including people, plant, and equipment

Monitoring programme performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Supporting the development and training of field-based teams

Ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements

Collaborating with operational leaders to identify priorities, manage risks, and achieve service outcomes

What you’ll need:

2-3 years’ experience and/or relevant qualifications in Water Industry

Experience leading operational or maintenance teams, ideally within water, utilities, infrastructure, or civil construction

Strong planning and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple work programmes simultaneously

Sound understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Experience developing and coaching frontline teams

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.

Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.

Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.

Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter

You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.

Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.