Head of Enterprise Change and Performance

Overview Help shape the future of water services in the Wellington region. This is a rare opportunity to establish and lead a new enterprise function at Tiaki Wai, sitting at the heart of strategic prioritisation and decision making. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide enterprise‑wide insight, challenge and strategic advice to help Tiaki Wai deliver on its commitments to customers, communities and shareholders. This is not a traditional PMO or programme delivery role. You will not be responsible for delivering enterprise initiatives; instead, you’ll help Tiaki Wai focus its effort on making better decisions about what it delivers, when it delivers it, and within organisational capability. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy influencing at executive level, and are passionate about improving organisational performance, we’d love to hear from you. This is a full‑time position based in Petone. Responsibilities Providing independent advice to the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team on strategic priorities, sequencing and trade‑offs. Creating visibility of enterprise initiatives, interdependencies, risks and delivery confidence. Supporting faster, higher‑quality executive decision making through clear, evidence‑based insights. Establishing visibility of benefits realisation across major initiatives and ensuring expected outcomes are monitored and reported. Leading a small, high‑performing team while influencing across the organisation without direct authority. About You You’re an experienced enterprise leader who can connect strategy with execution and help provide the Chief Executive and executives with clarity and insights to inform prioritisation and decision making. You’ll Bring Extensive experience operating in complex, asset‑intensive or highly regulated organisations. Expertise in enterprise strategy, portfolio performance, organisational prioritisation or transformation. A proven ability to influence Chief Executives, Boards and senior executives without relying on formal authority. Strong systems thinking and the ability to simplify complexity into practical, strategic advice. Experience overseeing enterprise portfolio or strategic initiative registers that provide organisational visibility and executive decision support. Exceptional communication skills and collaborative leadership styles that build trust while being able to constructively challenge executive thinking and decisions. Highly developed judgement, political awareness and commercial acumen. Benefits At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing. Our Benefits Include Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service For a full list of our employee benefits click here. About Us Tiaki Wai is a council‑owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington. We manage public‑owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long‑term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth. Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations. Applications close: Monday 27 July 2026. How To Apply To view a copy of the position description: click here. To apply for the role, click on the “apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site. If you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email. For further information, please contact [email protected]. Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long‑term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr