Delivery Lead

He aha ai tātou – Why us?

At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.

Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role

As the Delivery Lead your role is to lead the end-to-end delivery of products, services and initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams to achieve agreed outcomes with efficiency, quality and a strong customer focus. You’ll coordinate delivery cycles, priorities, risks and dependencies across business and technology teams, working as a Tribe, Squad or Initiative Delivery Lead depending on the needs of the work.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Lead delivery of initiatives and team commitments within agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, resources, testing and deployment readiness.
• Bring business, technology, vendors and operations together to align priorities and remove blockers.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives where required.
• Balance operational and project priorities with team capacity and stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks early, challenge assumptions and drive timely decisions.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, provide clear delivery reporting and resolve escalations.
• Use delivery metrics to improve processes, tools and team performance.
• Manage delivery budgets, forecasts, resource costs and financial risks within agreed delegations.
• Coordinate vendor purchase orders and track expenditure, commitments and timesheets.
• Support successful implementation and transition of delivered outcomes into business as usual.

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• At least four years’ product development or project experience, including two years leading teams.
• A strong track record of delivery in an enterprise environment and focus on customer outcomes.
• Experience choosing and applying Lean, Kanban, Scrum or phased delivery approaches.
• Strength in team coaching, facilitation, quarterly planning and project management.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders, vendors and leaders.
• Confidence navigating complex issues, resolving tension and managing competing priorities.
• An organised, detail-focused approach that enables teams without micromanaging.
• Situational leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.
• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
• Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger.

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.

We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

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