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Delta is your smart thinking infrastructure specialist. We construct, manage, and maintain essential energy and environmental infrastructure. Every day we make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders. We make communities better for people to live, work and play in - keeping the lights on, the trees trimmed and the parks green.

Based in Cromwell, you’ll be at the heart of Central Otago—close to world-class mountain biking, lakes, ski fields and vineyards, with a commutable lifestyle that makes space for the things you love. Enjoy a vibrant local community, big scenery, and easy access to Queenstown and Wanaka. It’s a standout place to grow your career while living well.

As Programme Manager, you’ll lead the Planning team across Project Management, Design Estimation and Scheduling, ensuring work is planned, priced, prioritised and delivered efficiently. You’ll manage the Annual Plan through strong analytics and forward planning, optimise resource utilisation, and keep workflow running professionally and smoothly. You’ll also support the Regional Manager as a key 2IC and contribute to after-hours duty supervisor fault response.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a confident leader who blends customer focus with commercial smarts, and can bring structure and momentum to a busy delivery environment. You’re collaborative, calm under pressure, and you enjoy building capability in others while holding high standards for safety, quality and performance.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring the following:

Essential

• Project management experience in electrical distribution (or equivalent).
• Electrical trade or engineering qualification.
• Full Class 1 driver licence.
• 10+ years managing complex construction projects in a customer facing environment from inception to handover (ideally $5m+).
• Experience managing engineering projects within a contracting environment.
• Strong commercial/contract and stakeholder management capability.
• Proven leadership across PM, design/estimation and scheduling teams.

Desirable

• Project Management Qualifications (e.g., PMI/Prince).
• Business Degree or Diploma (e.g., MBA or PGDip)
• Knowledge and experience in standard forms of contract (e.g., NZS3910, FIDIC etc.)
• Application and knowledge of Electrical Network Design Standards.

Why Delta?

• A role where you can be challenged and supported
• Extra contribution to KiwiSaver after your first year
• Cigna Life Insurance cover
• Commitment to safety, to make sure everyone gets home safely - every day
• Recognition for excellence and demonstrating Delta’s Values
• Wellness programmes, team activities and social clubs
• Professional development, training, and courses
• Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes and initiatives
• A competitive remuneration package and great benefits
• Joining a progressive and reputable New Zealand organisation.

Ready to make the move? APPLY NOW!  Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for this role or first get in touch to learn more by contacting Natalie McKenzie on 021 196 3081.

Applications close: 9 June 2026.

Please Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and all unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and we encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the advertisement closes.

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