Programme Manager - Capital Development

RobLawMax Recruitment is proud to be partnering with RealNZ to appoint a Programme Manager who will help lead one of New Zealand's most significant tourism development programmes.

This is a rare opportunity to establish and lead a multi-year capital development programme that will shape the future of an iconic destination. Working client-side, you'll provide programme leadership across planning, design, procurement and delivery, coordinating multiple infrastructure, buildings, operational and visitor experience projects.

Working closely with consultants, contractors, operational leaders and executive stakeholders, you'll ensure the programme is delivered safely, commercially and in line with RealNZ's long-term vision.

This is more than delivering projects. You'll establish the programme framework, governance and delivery approach that will guide a complex portfolio of work from concept through to completion.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing and leading the overall capital development programme.
• Developing programme governance, delivery frameworks and reporting systems.
• Coordinating multiple projects and workstreams across infrastructure, buildings, operations and visitor experience.
• Developing programme plans, staging strategies, budgets and business cases.
• Managing consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring programme performance, programme risks and delivery outcomes.
• Supporting governance reporting and executive decision-making.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance, operational outcomes and customer experience.

About You

You may currently be working as a:

• Programme Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Development Manager
• Capital Projects Manager
• Infrastructure Delivery Manager
• Project Director

You'll bring:

• Proven experience establishing and delivering complex capital programmes or major projects.
• The ability to coordinate multiple consultants, contractors and stakeholders across competing priorities.
• Strong commercial, financial and programme management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience gained within infrastructure, vertical construction, property development, engineering, healthcare, education, industrial or other complex capital environments.
• The ability to establish programme structure, build stakeholder alignment and maintain momentum across multiple concurrent projects.

Most importantly, you'll enjoy bringing people together, navigating complexity and creating clarity across a significant development programme.

Why RealNZ?

• Lead a landmark, multi-year capital development programme.
• Genuine client-side ownership from programme establishment through to delivery.
• Work across strategy, development, operations and project delivery.
• Join a collaborative leadership team with a long-term vision for growth.
• Competitive salary, attractive benefits and relocation assistance (where appropriate).
• Help shape a destination that will be enjoyed by visitors for generations to come.

If you're looking for a role where you can leave a lasting legacy while enjoying one of New Zealand's most spectacular locations, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Pete Henderson at RobLawMax Recruitment on 021 441 9300, or apply now.