Senior Project Manager
Archway Recruitment
What the role involves
- Leading capital projects
- Managing project lifecycles
- Engaging project stakeholders
What they ask for
Relevant tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, construction management, architecture or related discipline; recognised certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or RegPM; 10+ years delivering major projects; experience delivering $10m+ projects through the full lifecycle; legal right to work in New Zealand
- 10+ yrs experience
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
About Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora
Health New Zealand is the country's largest healthcare organisation, delivering infrastructure that supports better health outcomes for communities across New Zealand. This is an opportunity to contribute to significant healthcare infrastructure projects that will serve generations to come.
Why Join Us?
At Health NZ, You'll Enjoy
- A high-impact leadership role delivering major healthcare infrastructure projects.
- A substantial pipeline of capital investment across Northern Region Infrastructure.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
This is a rare opportunity to lead projects of genuine scale, complexity, and community impact.
The Opportunity | Senior Project Manager
Based in Metro Auckland and initially supporting Counties Manukau Health District at Otahuhu, you will lead the delivery of major capital works and infrastructure projects, typically valued at $10 million+.
As the client-side project lead, you will be accountable for project delivery across the full lifecycle, from business case and planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and benefits realisation. You will provide project leadership, governance oversight, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes.
About You
You are an experienced client-side Senior Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex building, construction, and infrastructure projects within large organisational environments.
We Expect That You Will Bring
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related discipline, supported by a recognised certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, RegPM, or equivalent.
- 10+ years' experience delivering major capital, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
- Proven delivery of projects valued at $10 million+ through the full project lifecycle.
- Strong governance, commercial, contract, and risk management capability.
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leaders and governance groups.
- Sound knowledge of New Zealand construction, procurement, compliance, and project delivery practices.
- Strong client-side ownership and delivery experience is essential.
Make a Lasting Impact
This is more than a senior project management role. It is an opportunity to lead the delivery of healthcare infrastructure that improves patient outcomes and supports communities across New Zealand.
Want to Know More?
For a confidential discussion, please contact Thomas Smith at Archway Recruitment via thomas@archwayrecruitment.com
All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.