Programme Manager Fixed Term
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Programme Manager Fixed Term
- Lead the successful delivery of Freight Billing programme
- Coordinate multiple workstreams across multiple stakeholders
- Fixed term 12 months Auckland based
He kōrero mō mātou About us:
At KiwiRail we connect New Zealanders sustainably powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission Stronger Connections Better New Zealand highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace we empower everyone to contribute their best. If youre passionate about innovation and safety wed love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi About therole:
Our Programme Manager will lead the successful delivery of the Freight Billing programme with a primary focus on automating and improving freight billing processes. This role ensures the programme meets its objectives of reducing manual intervention improving billing accuracy and enhancing customer experience while also laying the foundation for future extensibility across KiwiRail.
You will coordinate multiple workstreams manage critical dependencies and work closely with senior sponsors technical experts and business stakeholders to deliver outcomes that protect revenue streamline processes and enable long-term operational efficiency.
Within the area of responsibility this role is required to:
- Lead the planning governance and delivery of the Freight Billing programme to agreed timeframes budgets and quality standards
- Coordinate multiple workstreams (pricing customer master data product catalogue event data capture IT systems) ensuring alignment and integration
- Manage risks issues and dependencies across the programme proactively resolving conflicts and escalating where required
- Build and maintain strong engagement with executive sponsors business owners and technical stakeholders to ensure programme success
- Oversee business case development cost-benefit modelling and ROI analysis for billing automation options
- Ensure effective change management is embedded enabling adoption of new systems and processes by impacted teams
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou What (skills) you will bring:
Knowledge and experience
- You have 8 years experience managing large complex programmes ideally within freight transport or utilities
- You are skilled in programme governance risk management and multi-workstream coordination
- You have experience in billing systems financial processes or revenue assurance
- You understand KiwiRails operating environment and how data systems and processes interact
- You are adept at engaging executive sponsors and diverse stakeholders to drive programme outcomes
Ways of working / Work-related qualities
- You lead with integrity creating a safe and inclusive working environment
- You communicate clearly tailoring messages to suit technical and business audiences
- You stay resilient and composed under pressure guiding your team through challenges
- You balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery focus
- You promote collaboration and break down silos across teams
Other Requirements
- You can pass regular drug and alcohol screenings
- You hold a current and valid New Zealand drivers licence
- You are willing to travel within New Zealand as required for programme delivery
Qualifications
You need either:
- A relevant degree in business IT engineering or project management or Equivalent programme leadership experience in complex organisations
and
- Recognised project/programme management certification (e.g. MSP PgMP PRINCE2)
Nōu te rourou Whats in it for you:
- Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- 25 annual leave days
- Access to NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust benefits including holiday homes medical support and discounted travel
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to innovation sustainability and community impact
Kua rite kia rite Ready to Make a Difference
Rā aukati Applications close: 23 November 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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