Project management jobs in New Zealand.

Leading governance portfolio · Improving system performance · Building team capability

Significant experience in school governance, system improvement, and organizational transformation; proven leadership of high-performing teams; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; ability to adhere to Public Service Standards.

Leading service design · Managing team · Setting standards

Demonstrated experience leading a Service Design practice in a large complex environment; senior-level expertise in service design methodologies; proven people leadership; strategic planning and financial management; commitment to Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Planning services · Funding services · Managing providers

3+ yrs3-5 years planning and funding experience, strong analytical and communication skills, project management proficiency, relevant tertiary or professional qualification, and ability to work autonomously.

Leading service design · Managing team · Setting standards

Demonstrated experience leading a Service Design practice in a large complex environment, senior-level service design expertise, workforce planning, people leadership, strategic planning, and commitment to Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Managing service delivery · Leading virtual teams · Optimizing performance

Experienced Technical Delivery Manager with background in networking, voice, and IT infrastructure; proactive problem-solver; must be based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or valid work visa with at least 18 months remaining.

Leading planning projects · Mentoring planners · Developing client relationships

8+ yrsQualification in Resource Management Planning or relevant discipline; full NZPI membership or ability to achieve; 8+ years NZ planning experience; experience leading complex planning, policy, or consenting projects; strong client relationship and stakeholder engagement skills.

Leading team · Shaping operations · Building capability

Deep knowledge of school operations and the schooling system; proven leadership in operational transformation; experience in public sector or complex service delivery; strong stakeholder and strategic skills; adherence to Public Service Standards.

Coordinating projects · Managing timelines · Supporting teams

Entry-level project coordinator role; no specific experience or qualifications stated.

Leading strategic projects · Building partnerships · Supporting treaty commitments

Experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, or partnership work; strong communication and problem-solving; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; current full New Zealand driver licence; valid NZ work visa.

Planning capital projects · Managing budgets · Leading project teams

10+ yrs10+ years project management experience managing projects over $50 million; manufacturing environment experience; advanced Microsoft Project and AutoCAD; technical trade diploma or project management certificate; HAZOP, GMP, WHS knowledge.

Leading portfolio · Managing assets · Building partnerships

Seasoned senior leader with track record leading large, complex service delivery operations, managing significant budgets, assets, and programmes, and driving organizational performance.

Leading change initiatives · Providing thought leadership · Building stakeholder understanding

Significant experience in readiness, communications, capability or implementation disciplines; demonstrated experience leading complex enterprise change; strong stakeholder management; excellent communication; commitment to Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Leading strategic direction · Overseeing research projects · Building relationships

Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive comparable experience; extensive experience in research, evaluation, and evidence mobilization; proven leadership and management experience; strong knowledge of New Zealand Public Service; right to live and work in New Zealand.

Leading waste programmes · Managing projects · Building relationships

Seasoned programme leader with track record delivering complex high-value programmes; strategic leadership, financial and commercial expertise, experience in infrastructure or waste management; some requirements preferred but not all required.

Managing project administration · Coordinating study activities · Overseeing financial reporting

Relevant project management qualifications, experience managing large research projects, excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Coordinating project plans · Tracking progress · Supporting change adoption

Organized and detail-oriented with project coordination and change management capability; comfortable with planning and reporting tools such as Jira; ability to coordinate inputs, manage timelines, and track progress.

Assessing resource consents · Developing planning policies · Providing planning advice

Degree in Planning, Environmental Management, or related field; strong analytical and communication skills; collaborative team player; right to live and work in New Zealand.

Coordinating hardware projects · Building relationships · Driving clarity

Experience driving complex hardware products from development to production across cross-functional teams; hardware engineering experience; willingness to travel to Asia; strong communication and urgency mindset.

Managing capital projects · Overseeing budgets · Coordinating stakeholders

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline or formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar); significant experience delivering infrastructure, building, or construction projects; strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.

Managing capital projects · Overseeing budgets · Coordinating stakeholders

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline and/or formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar); significant experience delivering infrastructure, building, or construction projects; strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.

Leading capital projects · Managing budgets · Overseeing contractors

Engineering qualification (chemical, process, or mechanical); experience delivering projects in dairy or food manufacturing; project management skills including cost estimation, scheduling, and contract management; PMP or PRINCE2 preferred; AutoCAD preferred.

Planning network releases · Coordinating outages · Scheduling resources

Experience in operations within the electrical distribution industry; significant planning and scheduling experience; understanding of safety standards and electrical regulations; pre-employment medical and Ministry of Justice check required.

Leading agile squads · Managing delivery risks · Facilitating planning activities

10+ yrs10+ years in delivery, project, programme, or agile leadership; experience leading cross-functional agile teams in complex ICT or digital transformation; strong Agile methodology understanding; agile certification such as Scrum Master, SAFe, or PMI-ACP.

Coordinating construction projects · Maintaining project documentation · Managing project reporting

Experience coordinating projects, strong organizational skills, confidence with budgets/invoices/contracts, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and ability to learn new systems.

Leading change management · Identifying change impacts · Developing transition plans

Significant experience leading and delivering complex change in transformation, reform, or programme environments; strong practical experience across change impacts, readiness, engagement, communications, capability, and adoption; excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Leading strategic direction · Overseeing research projects · Building relationships

Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive comparable experience; extensive research, evaluation and evidence-mobilisation experience; proven leadership and management; knowledge of NZ public service and Te Tiriti o Waitangi; right to work in New Zealand.

Optimizing asset maintenance · Analyzing data · Collaborating with experts

Demonstrated asset management experience in transport or complex infrastructure; proven ability to develop forward works and long-term asset plans; strong understanding of pavement engineering; budget management; tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related; current full NZ driver's license; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Coordinating traffic management · Reviewing traffic plans · Preparing for emergencies

Current full New Zealand driver's licence; understanding of the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management; organised, adaptable, clear communication; experience in traffic management, risk assessment, emergency management, or AutoCAD advantageous.

Leading business analysis team · Building team capability · Driving continuous improvement

Proven experience leading and developing high-performing business analysis or digital delivery teams; strong stakeholder relationship and influence; planning, prioritisation, resource management; continuous improvement and change leadership; legal right to work in New Zealand.