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Project management jobs in New Zealand.

343 open roles, 115 posted this week, most paying $110k to $171k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Project managementYesterday

    Principal Planner - Resource Consents

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Albany, Auckland
    $123k-$158k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Providing planning advice · Mentoring planners · Managing hearings

    Considerable experience in resource consents and planning application processing, including RMA and local government legislation; tertiary qualification in urban planning or related; NZPI membership preferred; valid NZ driver's license; occasional regional travel.

    Retirement savings
  • Project managementYesterday

    Project Manager

    SYOS Aerospace

    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Leading engineering projects · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Managing schedules and budgets

    Proven project management experience in a technical environment; track record delivering complex projects; understanding of project delivery methodologies and product development lifecycles; experience managing budgets, timelines and risks; experience using project management tools

  • Project managementYesterday
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Leading innovation programmes · Running evidence-based pilots · Overseeing flexibility programme

    Relevant experience and a tertiary qualification; experience in asset management, risk management or a large infrastructure business; ability to lead complex programmes end to end and embed change into business as usual

  • Project managementYesterday

    Delivery Lead

    Publicis Sapient

    Auckland
    Full time

    Growing local presence · Advising senior stakeholders · Leading transformation programmes

    Full working rights in New Zealand; extensive experience leading large-scale transformation programmes; Agile delivery knowledge; experience managing portfolios exceeding $10M; relevant qualifications, certifications, or equivalent experience

  • Project management2 days ago

    Project Manager – HVDC Upgrade Programme

    Transpower New Zealand Limited · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Delivering projects · Managing suppliers · Coordinating stakeholders

    Proven experience delivering large multi-year projects with multiple workstreams and specialist suppliers; relevant tertiary qualification and project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2); existing eligibility to work in New Zealand essential.

  • Project management2 days ago

    Digital Experience Manager

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Managing digital experience · Improving service performance · Managing escalations

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' experience in service delivery management, digital experience, or related technology services; strong stakeholder management; ITIL certification or equivalent; on-call availability including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

  • Project management2 days ago

    Principal Advisor Benefits and Continuous Improvement

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing frameworks · Providing advice · Facilitating communities

    Strong experience developing and embedding enterprise frameworks in a large organisation; deep understanding of portfolio, programme and project management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Developing enterprise frameworks · Improving portfolio practices · Identifying portfolio insights

    Experience developing and improving enterprise frameworks; understanding of portfolio, programme and project management and benefits realisation; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Project management2 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeMid level

    Delivering infrastructure projects · Supporting project managers · Engaging project stakeholders

    3+ yrs3 or more years’ relevant work experience; relevant qualification or willingness to achieve a formal project management qualification within 18 months; experience coordinating or delivering projects and engaging stakeholders; experience with digital tools for project planning and delivery

  • Project management2 days ago

    Title Project Coordinator

    Sealord Group Ltd

    Nelson
    Full time

    Coordinating project purchasing · Tracking project budgets · Maintaining project records

    Strong financial, administration and coordination skills; competence in Microsoft Excel and Word; legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand; satisfactory pre-employment drug test; physical medical assessment

  • Project management1 day ago

    Manager, Integrated Services (N&W)

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Albany, Auckland
    $142.9k-$178.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading teams · Delivering support services · Implementing strategies

    Relevant tertiary qualification, experience in education or government sector, operational leadership in complex environments, risk management, ability to build relationships, and willingness to adhere to Public Service Standards.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management1 day ago

    Program Manager - Meat 2.0 Transformation

    AsureQuality · 1001-5000 employees

    A food quality and safety assurance company working with farmers and producers across the food supply chain.

    Hamilton, Waikato+2 more
    $180k-$220k a yearHybridFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading transformation programme · Managing stakeholders · Driving change

    Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes in complex or regulated environments; strong stakeholder influence; tertiary qualification in business, management or change; formal programme/project management qualifications advantageous.

  • Project management2 days ago

    Technical Program Manager

    Databricks · 5001+ employees

    A data and AI company providing a unified platform for building and scaling data and AI applications.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Managing project delivery · Advising stakeholders · Identifying growth opportunities

    5+ yrsProven experience leading complex enterprise-scale data or AI/ML projects, managing teams up to 5 people, contract values over $0.5M, strong cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP), and experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  • Project management2 days ago

    Senior Customer Experience Lead

    Les Mills International · 201-1000 employees

    A global fitness company creating a fitter planet through group exercise programs and digital subscriptions.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading instructor support · Delivering athlete service · Building support processes

    5+ yrs5 years in program/project management; experience implementing global operating models; proven ability to create, implement and scale operations

  • Project management2 days ago

    Project Coordinator

    National Emergency Management Agency · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $74k-$86k a yearOnsiteContractMid level

    Coordinating projects · Managing documentation · Supporting stakeholders

    Experience supporting senior managers and coordinating projects; strong secretariat, administration, organisational, and document management skills; ability to monitor schedules, risks, actions, and deliverables; strong interpersonal and analytical skills; must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

    Generous leave
  • Project management2 days ago

    Portfolio Lead

    Napier City Council

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Developing project scopes · Managing programme budgets · Coordinating stakeholder engagement

    7+ yrsRelevant qualification in engineering, project management or related discipline; at least seven years’ capital programme or portfolio delivery experience in infrastructure or local government; experience managing complex projects through external delivery models

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Project management2 days ago

    Principal Advisor Benefits and Continuous Improvement

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing frameworks · Driving continuous improvement · Providing trusted advice

    Strong experience developing and embedding enterprise frameworks; deep understanding of portfolio, programme and project management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management2 days ago

    Project Coordinator

    National Emergency Management Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    The Government lead for emergency management, building a safe and resilient Aotearoa New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $74k-$86k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Coordinating projects · Providing secretariat support · Managing documentation

    Experience supporting senior managers and coordinating projects; strong secretariat, administration, organizational, and document management skills; ability to monitor schedules, risks, actions, and deliverables; must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

    Generous leave
  • Project management2 days ago

    Programme Manager (27194)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Managing programmes · Coordinating projects · Strategic planning

    No specific requirements stated.

  • Project management3 days ago

    Aerial Permissions Advisor

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $80.7k-$102.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Coordinating permission applications · Managing workflow · Assessing risk

    Demonstrated knowledge of aerial 1080 operations and regulatory environment; proven project management experience; strong communication and collaboration; full New Zealand driver's licence; valid New Zealand work visa.

  • Project management3 days ago

    Junior TTM Planner

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Preparing traffic management plans · Gathering site information · Coordinating with project teams

    Previous experience in TTM, roading, civil construction, maintenance, utilities or infrastructure; good organization and communication; basic to intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office; full Class 1 driver licence; pre-employment medical and drug screen.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management3 days ago

    Manager Operations Support and Delivery

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading service operations · Managing suppliers · Coordinating incident responses

    Experience managing technical service delivery operations, significant vendor/supplier management, strong ITIL knowledge, incident/problem/change/release management, leadership of direct and matrixed teams, legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management3 days ago

    Lead Portfolio Governance Advisor

    Watercare · 1001-5000 employees

    A water utility delivering transformative infrastructure and sustainability projects for Auckland.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading governance forums · Reviewing investment submissions · Managing change control

    Significant experience in capital investment, programme or portfolio governance; strong knowledge of capital planning, approvals and change control; relevant tertiary qualification; ability to support senior leaders and governance forums.

    Parental leave
  • Project management3 days ago

    Project Manager

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading project delivery · Coordinating teams · Managing risk

    Relevant project delivery experience in civil construction or infrastructure, knowledge of NZS 3910 contracts, Class 1 driver license, formal engineering qualifications or significant industry experience, and strong safety commitment.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management3 days ago

    Director Design

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $163.4k-$217.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading design teams · Developing service models · Managing stakeholder relationships

    Demonstrated understanding of operational practice in complex public service, experience developing operational guidance and translating policy into implementation, service design and systems thinking, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong stakeholder engagement.

  • Project management3 days ago

    Mail Network Optimisation Lead

    New Zealand Post · 1001-5000 employees

    A national postal and logistics operator managing a large and diverse fleet.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Optimising mail network · Analysing operational data · Leading transformation initiatives

    Proven experience leading operational improvement, network optimisation and transformation initiatives; advanced analytical and modelling skills; strong stakeholder engagement; eligibility to work in New Zealand; security and reference checks.

  • Project management3 days ago

    Delivery Lead

    One New Zealand Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, and business solutions.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading delivery · Coordinating teams · Managing risks

    4+ yrsAt least 4 years' product development or project experience including 2 years leading teams; strong delivery track record; experience with Lean, Kanban, Scrum or phased delivery; stakeholder management and coaching skills.

    Generous leave
  • Project management3 days ago

    Programme Director, Delivery Planning

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading capital projects · Managing interdependencies · Establishing governance

    Extensive leadership experience delivering major infrastructure projects in complex environments; strong commercial, contractual, and governance expertise; experience with executive leadership and government agencies; knowledge of programme management frameworks.

  • Project management3 days ago

    Kaiārahi Matua - Senior Kaupapa Māori Specialist Strategy, Planning and Projects

    Western Bay of Plenty District Council · 201-1000 employees

    A district council providing nearly 40 services to make everyday life better for communities.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading strategy · Planning projects · Supporting iwi

    5+ yrs5-7 years practical experience in statutory or policy development; technical and analytical skills working with iwi and hapū; knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi environment; NZ residency or valid work permit.

    Generous leave

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About project management jobs in New Zealand

There are 343 roles open for project management jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 115 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 291 full time, 7 part time and 39 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $110k to $171k a year.

Most are in Auckland (137), Wellington (84) and Canterbury (31).

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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There are 343 roles open for project management jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 115 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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