Delivery Partner

Vector: Powering Auckland. Shaping the future.

At Vector were delivering the infrastructure technology and services that will support a smarter more connected and increasingly electrified Auckland.

Our Vector31 strategy sets a clear direction for the future. As we continue to evolve the way we serve customers manage our network and enable business performance Digital & Data plays a critical role in connecting strategy technology and delivery.

To support this transformation were establishing a new Digital & Data operating model designed to strengthen business alignment improve delivery outcomes and accelerate value creation across the organisation. This is your opportunity to help shape how we partner with the business deliver value and accelerate Aucklands energy transition.

Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package youll enjoy flexible working ongoing development opportunities and the chance to collaborate with talented people solving meaningful challenges for New Zealands largest city.

Vector: Pioneering the future of energy.

• We collaborate globally with leaders like X The Moonshot Factory to bring cutting-edge technologies home. From innovative AI-driven grid management to advanced renewable integration were shaping the future of energy.
• Our network isnt just keeping up its evolving with predictive analytics automation and digital tools that enhance reliability and customer experience.
• We share innovation offering technologies and business solutions across Auckland and the world to help others embrace smarter energy systems that drive sustainability and efficiency.

If youre passionate about building a cleaner more connected future join us. The future isnt waiting were building it now.

The role

Stepping into one of our newly created Delivery Partner roles youll lead the Digital & Data delivery partnership for one of four business domains. This is a senior role operating at the intersection of business strategy digital investment and delivery. Youll partner with General Managers Executives and senior Digital & Data leaders to translate Vector31 priorities and business needs into clear investment choices outcome-based roadmaps and measurable delivery outcomes.

As the Delivery Partner for your domain youll provide a single point of accountability for portfolio outcomes prioritisation delivery confidence investment governance all the way thru to change adoption and benefits realisation. Youll assess whether initiatives are sufficiently valuable viable funded resourced and ready to proceed using your judgement and delegated authority to make or recommend decisions on whether work should proceed pause be reshaped or stop.

This isnt a purely advisory or governance role. While youll operate strategically and influence at GM and Executive level youll stay hands on leading delivery  mobilising teams and vendors resolving dependencies and ensuring we land value every quarter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the Digital & Data Delivery Partner for your assigned domain setting clear delivery direction decision criteria and governance expectations.
• Shape and maintain outcome-based roadmaps aligned to business strategy and Vector31 priorities.
• Lead prioritisation and investment discussions balancing business value strategic alignment funding risk dependencies capacity and delivery readiness.
• Shape business cases and initiatives and make or recommend decisions on whether work should proceed pause be reshaped or stop.
• Challenge demand sequencing and investment where there isnt sufficient value readiness funding or delivery confidence.
• Translate portfolio priorities into clear delivery objectives and mobilise delivery teams around agreed outcomes.
• Identify and resolve delivery barriers risks and dependencies escalating material decisions with clear evidence and recommendations.
• Own  prioritisation funding readiness business case quality benefits and decision recommendations.
• Drive end-to-end accountability for delivery outcomes not simply project completion.
• Provide clear visibility of domain roadmaps delivery progress risks and value.
• Build strong and commercially sound relationships with vendors and delivery partners holding them accountable for agreed outcomes.
• Contribute hands-on where needed to portfolio planning governance analysis readiness benefits tracking and delivery problem-solving.

Who are we looking for

Youll be an experienced delivery transformation product or portfolio leader who has operated at senior  leadership level and can confidently partner with General Managers Executives and technology leaders.

Youll bring strong commercial judgement and be comfortable navigating complex choices involving investment value funding risk readiness and delivery capacity. Importantly youll have the credibility and confidence to challenge constructively make or recommend difficult delivery decisions and create alignment where priorities compete.

Youll also be comfortable moving between strategy and execution. Youll set direction and influence senior decisions while being equally willing to get close to the work when thats whats needed to move delivery forward.

Youll bring:

• 10 years experience in digital transformation project or product management delivery leadership business transformation and/or technology-enabled change including experience operating at senior portfolio or function-lead level.
• Experience translating business strategy into prioritised work investment choices and measurable outcomes.
• Proven experience partnering with General Managers Executives and senior business leaders.
• Experience developing capability roadmaps investment priorities and delivery choices.
• Experience owning or leading business case creation funding prioritisation benefits tracking and delivery readiness.
• Strong commercial judgement with experience assessing investment trade-offs financial impacts risk dependencies and benefits realisation.
• The credibility to constructively challenge senior stakeholders and influence difficult trade-offs.
• Strong understanding of product management agile delivery portfolio management investment governance and value realisation tools and techniques.
• Experience managing vendors consulting partners or third-party delivery providers.
• Exceptional executive communication facilitation and stakeholder management capability.

Experience working with technology solutions in energy utilities infrastructure or similarly complex operational environments will be valuable.

Why Vector

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of New Zealands most significant Digital & Data transformations while helping shape Aucklands energy future.

Youll join a business with a clear strategic direction a keen sense of purpose and a commitment to creating meaningful outcomes for customers communities and employees.

Youll have:

• The opportunity to work on strategically important initiatives that support Vector31.
• A collaborative inclusive and forward-looking culture.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Market-competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• The chance to help shape new ways of working within a modern Digital & Data function.
• The opportunity to build a legacy through work that helps power Aucklands future and supports New Zealands energy transition.

Additional Information :

We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they dont meet every single requirement. If this role excites you we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills enthusiasm and unique perspective could be just what were looking for.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds experiences identities and abilities to be part of our team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time