Project Manager - New Plymouth

People Passion

  • New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Are you ready to take the reins on large-scale projects and be part of a team that's shaping the future of electrical and automation projects across New Zealand? With projects lined up for 2025 and beyond in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, and a growing footprint in Auckland, this is an exciting time to step into a Project Manager role with us.About Wells:Wells is a proudly family-owned business, established in 1984. What started as a specialist in electrical, instrumentation and automation has grown into a nationwide group with a strong reputation for delivering smart, reliable, and innovative solutions.Today, the Wells Group spans six branches, 15 service bases, and multiple specialist companies from energy innovation and EV solutions through to IT development and switchboard manufacturing. We're considered a true "team of teams" with expertise across industrial projects, metering services, commissioning, and maintenance.Whether it's a modest project or a multi-million-dollar contract, our people are trusted to get the job done safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. From Kaitaia to Bluff, we're helping shape the future of energy and electrical services in New Zealand.About the role:As Project Manager, you'll take full responsibility for managing projects end to end. You'll be the senior point of contact on site, leading teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality, and safety targets.You'll also play a key role in shaping the future of our projects by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals, and fostering long-term client partnerships. Day to day, you will:Lead and manage project teams across multiple locationsDevelop and monitor detailed project plansManage budgets, pricing, and reporting to ensure positive outcomesEnsure compliance with health, safety, and quality requirementsCommunicate regularly with stakeholders and provide clear progress updatesBuild strong relationships to support growth and future projectsThe ideal Project Manager will have:A track record of leading and developing people while driving strong project outcomesStrong knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation servicesElectrical Registration would be an advantageA solid understanding of project management practices, quality assurance standards (ISO 9002:2016, AS/NZS 4801), and excellent HSE practicesFinancial and commercial acumen, including cost management, tendering, pricing, and reportingSkills in planning, prioritising, time management, and resource allocationProficiency with MS Office and MS ProjectStrength in communication and customer relationshipsThe ability to set goals, manage competing demands, and deliver projects in fast-paced environmentsFlexibility to travel frequently - this role involves regular travel, primarily across the central North Island, and requires flexibility to be where the projects are happening, including Auckland and beyond as neededKeen to take on big projects and grow your career? Apply now or give the team at People Passion a call on 09 299 2525 for a confidential chat.

People Passion

Similar Jobs

  • Project Officer

    Taituarā

    • New Plymouth, Taranaki
    Fixed-term until end of June 2026, full-time (40 hours per week) Based in Te Awamutu with hybrid working available (offering a combination of working from home and from our office…
    • 1 day ago
  • Payroll + Projects

    Baker Tilly

    • New Plymouth, Taranaki
    Love variety? Join our payroll & Business Information Systems team (BIS) and make an impact every day-apply now to shape success behind the scenes! About the Role: Our team pro…
    • 3 days ago