Deputy Chief Executive - Asset & Programme Delivery

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Deputy Chief Executive - Asset & Programme Delivery Ichor Leadership Search – Christchurch, South Island Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is the Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires and the associated risk to life and property, and protecting and preserving life and preventing or limiting injury, damage to property, land and the environment. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) Asset and Programme Delivery plays a central role in supporting FENZ to strengthen the physical and digital foundations that enable frontline delivery and operational readiness. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future capability of one of New Zealand's most critical and trusted public service organisations. The DCE Asset and Programme Delivery is responsible for leading the infrastructure and asset functions, ensuring the organisation has the systems, equipment and technology required to deliver its services safely, efficiently and effectively. To ensure strategic alignment across organisational initiatives, the role also oversees the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and Procurement functions. The role’s primary objective is to mature, maintain and deliver against a clear asset investment plan and pipeline. This will enable greater visibility, prioritisation and end-to-end governance across FENZ's asset portfolio, underpinning operational readiness and long-term performance. The scope of the role covers all of FENZ’s asset classes including fleet, ICT and property. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the DCE Asset and Programme Delivery will work strategically and collaboratively with colleagues to enhance organisational performance and deliver on long-term objectives. To be credible and effective in this role, you will offer: Proven strategic leadership experience across critical infrastructure, large-scale asset management and capital programmes within complex operational environments, particularly during periods of growth or transition. Proven ability to align asset and programme planning and delivery with organisational strategy and operational outcomes. Strong commercial and investment management experience, including enterprise portfolio management, delivery governance and procurement oversight. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across government, industry and key sector stakeholders. Collaborative and inclusive leadership with the resilience and adaptability to lead high-performing teams within a large, complex organisation. This role is based at FENZ’s head office in Wellington. #J-18808-Ljbffr