Program Manager

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Programme Manager – Petone, Wellington WSP is offering a unique opportunity for a Programme Manager to join our Environmental Training Centre in Petone, Lower Hutt. With more than 60 years experience delivering training and qualifications for water and wastewater operations, the Environmental Training Centre has a long-standing commitment to developing the capability and capacity of New Zealand’s water sector. This role will support the continued growth and successful delivery of our training programmes, with a focus on marketing and promotion, client engagement, project management and programme coordination. You will help build the profile of the Environmental Training Centre, develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, identify new training and business opportunities, and support the training team in delivering high-quality learning experiences. Working closely with clients across the water and environmental sectors, you will help connect workforce development needs with relevant training solutions. This is a varied role combining marketing and promotion, business development, relationship management and project coordination, providing an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the capability of New Zealand’s water and environment services workforce. You will join a collaborative team passionate about knowledge sharing, professional development and continuously improving the learning opportunities we provide to industry. About you: You will be a confident communicator and relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people, developing opportunities and turning ideas into practical outcomes. You will be comfortable working across both the commercial and operational aspects of training and professional development. A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field. A minimum of five years’ professional experience in a related discipline. Experience or a strong interest in vocational education, professional development or workforce capability. Experience in marketing, business development, sales, client engagement or relationship management. Strong project management, coordination and organisational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to tailor information, ideas and guidance to make them clear and accessible for different audiences. Confidence engaging with clients, industry stakeholders, technical specialists and learners. An ability to use storytelling and engaging content to promote learning and professional development. A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for seeing adult learners and industry clients achieve successful outcomes. Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help grow the capability of New Zealand’s water and environment sector and enthusiastic about connecting people with learning opportunities that make a real difference. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!