Senior Programmer

We’re a senior-level opportunity to own and lead the programming function for the alliance. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule, driving process improvements, and mentoring engineers in planning disciplines. You’ll play a key role in identifying sequencing efficiencies, managing schedule risk, and ensuring delivery confidence across the project lifecycle.

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• Leading programme development and version control across the alliance
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• Running schedule risk analysis and supporting time-related claims
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• Driving planning discipline uplift across the team
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• Facilitating planning workshops and stakeholder engagement
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• Reporting using KPIs, Earned Value Management (EVM), and forecasting tools
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We’re after someone who brings deep technical expertise and practical delivery experience. You’ll be confident navigating complex infrastructure environments and comfortable leading planning conversations across all levels of the alliance. You might come from infrastructure, industrial production, vertical builds, mining, gas, or utilities. If you understand sequencing and planning in complex environments, we want to hear from you.

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• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling
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• Advanced skills in Primavera P6, MS Project, and tools like Power BI
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• Strong understanding of EVM and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
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• Experience with 4D planning tools (e.g., Synchro 4D, Asta)
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• Engineering or project management qualifications (preferred but not essential)
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• Excellent communication skills and critical thinking
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• A collaborative, agile mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
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Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme. Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.