New report supports delivery of large projects

Our new report, Insights for major project delivery, is designed to support those people involved in complex, large-scale projects. These are where the stakes are highest, the risks most pronounced and the potential for transformative outcomes greatest.

Research shows that New Zealanders should expect better value from the way we build and renew public infrastructure. With this in mind, Te Waihanga has compiled best-practice insights and learnings to aid anyone across government who is considering a very large, complex projects – often termed ‘major’ or ‘mega’ projects.

The insights in the report are based on international research of major projects which has been backed up by our own reviews of major projects in New Zealand. These insights should be viewed as an integrated system of practices that reinforce each other. The greatest value will come from implementing them holistically, recognising the interconnections between decision-making, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, leadership and supply chain integration.

The report is intended for everyone involved in the infrastructure delivery ecosystem: from government ministers and officials making investment decisions to the project sponsors and governance boards overseeing delivery and the project directors and their teams managing day-to-day implementation alongside those contractors, consultants, and suppliers that bring these projects to life. It is equally valuable for central government agencies, local authorities and Crown entities as they navigate the complexities of infrastructure delivery.