21 Oct
Wellington City Council
Wellington Central
Are you passionate about leading transformative urban projects that enhance public spaces and reflect our city's rich cultural heritage? Wellington City Council is seeking a Programme Manager to join the City Development Team on a 2 year fixed term contract, to oversee the redevelopment of Frank Kitts Park, an iconic 2-hectare public space located in the heart of Wellington's central waterfront.
This high-profile programme is designed to celebrate Wellington's cultural diversity, improve community accessibility, and revitalise one of the city's most cherished parks. As Programme Manager, you'll lead this multi-faceted redevelopment, ensuring that Frank Kitts Park becomes a dynamic waterfront hub for residents and visitors alike.
About the Redevelopment:
The Frank Kitts Park Redevelopment is a comprehensive city revitalisation initiative that will transform Wellington's waterfront. The redevelopment includes:
- Designing and constructing the Garden of Beneficence (Chinese Garden) with Wellington's Sister Cities.
- Reconfiguring park lawns, planting, lighting, furniture, and infrastructure.
- Coordinating the integration of the Fale Malae within Frank Kitts Park with the Fale Malae Trust.
- Refurbish park promenade spaces and improve connections to Jervois Quay and Whairepo Lagoon.
- Incorporating public art and cultural elements that reflect Mana Whenua and community aspirations.
This redevelopment is a significant investment in Wellington's future, with a $42 million budget funded through the Long-Term Plan and additional funding in contributions from key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the redevelopment of Frank Kitts Park, managing all phases from concept to completion, including the Chinese Garden and Fale Malae integration.
- Develop and manage the long-term programme plan, ensuring alignment with Wellington City Council's Investment Delivery Framework.
- Manage the redevelopment budget over six years, ensuring effective use of resources while delivering a high-quality result.
- Engage and collaborate with iwi, community groups, Charitable Trust's and stakeholders to ensure cultural values and community needs are central to the redevelopment. This programme also has an element of international relations with Council's international Sister Cities as a key stakeholder.
- Provide strategic advice and updates to senior leadership and elected member on programmes progress, risks, and emerging opportunities.
- Ensure the programme adheres to best-practice governance, risk management, and assurance processes.
About You:
To excel in this role, you will have a strong background in managing complex public space redevelopments, with a focus on cultural, social, and ecological sustainability. You'll be a natural leader with the ability to build partnerships with iwi, community stakeholders, and internal teams.
You will also bring:
- A tertiary qualification in project/programme management or a related discipline (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP).
- 10+ years' experience in programme/project management, particularly in high-profile public realm developments.
- Proven experience in managing complex budgets and ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance financial responsibilities and deliver meaningful community outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of local government processes and an understanding of the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the public sector context.
The City Development team:
City Development is a dynamic and innovative team that leads strategic growth projects beyond the Council's traditional service provider role. You will be part of a team that thrives on collaboration and delivers impactful urban development outcomes. As Programme Manager for Frank Kitts Park, you will play a key role in shaping Wellington's waterfront into a space that reflects the city's vision for a vibrant, resilient, and sustainable future.
Why Wellington City Council:
We're Working for Wellington.
Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
Salary:
We are looking to appoint this role for a salary between $134,807 and $158,596 per annum, depending on relevant skills and experience.
Apply now:
Applications close on 28th October 2024. They must be submitted online, and applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Questions:
If you have questions,
don't hesitate to get in touch with Trina Gaston, Priority Initiatives Lead, **************@wcc.govt.nz
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: ***********@wcc.govt.nz
▶️ Programme Manager - Frank Kitts Park
🖊️ Wellington City Council
📍 Wellington Central