Title:  Project & Change Manager

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is a leading global company that provides a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

Veolia New Zealand is a leading provider of water management solutions. Our activities include: Operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution networks, and providing innovative water solutions for municipalities and industries across New Zealand.

Veolia is seeking an experienced Project & Change Manager to lead the transition and integration of New Zealand's first Thermal Hydrolysis Facility. This is a unique opportunity to manage a complex infrastructure project from construction through to operational readiness.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary package
• Global career opportunities with a Global company.
• Generous employee share plan (discounted shares, share matching). 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support.
• Opportunity to lead O&M preparations for a first-of-its-kind facility in NZ
• This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise and join a prestigious environmental project.

What you'll be responsible for

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead transition from construction to operations
• Manage operational readiness and commissioning activities
• Develop and implement transition strategies
• Lead recruitment and workforce development
• Coordinate with global Veolia expertise
• Establish operational procedures and systems
• Manage key stakeholder relationships

What you'll need to be successful

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Recognized Project Management certification
• Degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Leadership/Management qualifications
• Proven project management experience
• Experience in commissioning major facilities (advantageous)
• Demonstrated success in facility transitions and systems integration
• Strong track record in leading complex teams
• Proven ability in maintaining effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in workforce planning

Key Attributes:

• Strong leadership and change management skills
• Excellence in stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Outstanding communication skills
• Problem-solving orientation

Special Requirements:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs
• Available for extended hours during critical phases
• Understanding of local cultural context
• Commitment to environmental outcomes

A Veolia Career

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. When you join Veolia, you become part of a community of likeminded individuals who are committed to achieving extraordinary results. 

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented and intelligent professionals who are constantly pushing boundaries and accomplishing incredible feats.

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. 

Join us in shaping the future of wastewater treatment in New Zealand!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.