Project Manager

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Permanent, full-time opportunity
Lead the delivery of high-quality public realm projects in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Contribute to the transformation of New Zealand's largest and most vibrant city centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunityAuckland's city centre is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation, with billions of dollars' worth of investment reshaping the way people live, move and connect. At the heart of this change is Auckland Council's Auckland Urban Development Office, responsible for delivering high-quality public realm projects that create a thriving, resilient and people-focused city.As a Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing these projects to life - from shaping business cases and design through to construction and delivery. You'll coordinate complex programmes that involve multiple delivery partners across the public and private sectors, ensuring outcomes that reflect best practice and deliver for Aucklanders.This is an exciting chance to directly contribute to the City Centre Masterplan vision and help build a city that is world-class, sustainable, and uniquely Tāmaki Makaurau.He kōrero mōu: About youYou're an experienced project manager who thrives in dynamic and complex environments. You bring a balance of technical capability, commercial acumen, and relationship management skills - and can confidently lead consultant teams, manage suppliers and contracts, and oversee project delivery end-to-end.What sets you apart is your ability to:

Deliver large-scale infrastructure or public realm projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard
Navigate procurement, contract negotiation, and governance processes with ease
Drive strong health & safety standards and embed best practice across all project phases
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and partners while keeping customer outcomes front of mind
Bring strategic thinking to programme interdependencies, risks, and opportunities

A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. engineering, project management, construction, architecture) and at least 5 years' project management experience are essential. Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.You'll also be committed to growing your capability in te ao Māori, actively supporting Auckland Council's Māori Responsiveness Plan, and valuing te reo and tikanga in the workplace.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offerAuckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. You'll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here:We are a diverse organisation - we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.Tono Mai: Apply Now!You can find the position description
Applications close: Friday 12th September 2025Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.#workingforauckland #aucklandcouncil #hiring #projectmanager

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