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Project management jobs in Wellington.

84 open roles, 40 posted this week, most paying $133k to $171k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • 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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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 management4 days ago

    Delivery Lead

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading complex projects · Translating strategic priorities · Managing scope and risks

    Experience leading complex projects, initiatives or workstreams; project delivery expertise; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Project management4 days ago

    Programme Coordinator

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Coordinating programme schedules · Supporting governance meetings · Monitoring risks and issues

    Experience in programme, project or team coordination

  • Project management4 days ago

    Change Manager

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    ContractSenior

    Leading stakeholder assessments · Developing change plans · Facilitating learning sessions

    4+ yrsApproximately 4–5 years’ experience in a Change Manager or similar role; experience delivering people-focused change in complex environments; experience designing and delivering training; advanced Excel skills; experience in change impact assessments and organisational readiness

    Four-day week
  • Project management4 days ago

    Delivery Lead

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Leading projects · Managing delivery · Influencing stakeholders

    Proven experience leading complex projects in service transformation; strong project delivery expertise; ability to influence senior stakeholders; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Project management4 days ago

    Change Director, Establishment

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $150.0k-$193.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading operational change · Coordinating implementation planning · Supporting leader-led change

    Significant experience leading and embedding change in a large complex operational organisation; strong change management principles; ability to influence senior stakeholders; experience leading people and coordinating resources.

  • Project management5 days ago

    Senior IT Project Manager

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.

    Wellington
    $145.2k-$170.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Managing IT projects · Delivering digital infrastructure · Coordinating project resources

    Extensive experience managing large complex IT digital infrastructure projects; proven track record delivering on time and within budget; experience with ADO, PRINCE2/Agile; IT procurement and change management; excellent communication and stakeholder management.

  • Project management4 days ago

    Project Manager

    Brian Perry Civil · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading water projects · Managing project teams · Overseeing contract performance

    7+ yrsWater infrastructure experience essential; 7+ years civil construction experience at Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level; engineering qualification; strong commercial and contractual capability; Microsoft Project and Office proficiency; NZ health and safety knowledge.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management5 days ago
    Masterton, Wellington
    Full time

    Developing change strategies · Leading transition efforts · Overseeing process adoption

    Formal qualifications and/or extensive experience in organisational development or change management; strong familiarity with ADF structures and processes; ability to develop and execute structured change frameworks; eligible for SECRET (NV1) Defence security clearance

  • Project management5 days ago

    Programme Lead - 12 month fixed term

    Meridian Energy · 1001-5000 employees

    A subsidiary of Meridian Energy delivering dam management expertise to dam owners in New Zealand and internationally.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading programme delivery · Coordinating asset work · Overseeing programme governance

    Experience as a Project/Programme Manager leading complex, multi-stream projects

    Retirement savings
  • Project management5 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Delivering programme activities · Supervising programme staff · Monitoring programme outcomes

    Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent knowledge and experience; experience in adult education, programme or curriculum delivery, or community development; experience managing staff, budgets and stakeholder relationships

  • Project management5 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading ServiceNow engagements · Facilitating client workshops · Managing delivery governance

    5+ yrs5+ years’ consulting and delivery leadership experience; experience leading complex client engagements and multidisciplinary teams; solid understanding of ServiceNow; experience managing scope, plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, governance and client expectations; working knowledge of ITIL

  • Project management5 days ago
    Wellington
    Contract

    Coordinating governance activities · Producing project reports · Maintaining project plans

    3+ yrsAt least three years’ experience in a Project Support Officer, PMO Analyst or similar governance role in a medium to large organisation; experience supporting complex customer-facing projects; understanding of project, programme and portfolio governance; project financial management.

  • Project management5 days ago
    Wellington
    Contract

    Establishing delivery plans · Coordinating workstreams · Reporting programme health

    Experience in partner or vendor management; programme integration and delivery assurance; senior stakeholder engagement; governance and executive reporting; risk, issue and dependency management; negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution; strategic planning and coordination

  • Project management5 days ago

    Programme Lead - 12 month fixed term

    Meridian Energy · 1001-5000 employees

    A subsidiary of Meridian Energy delivering dam management expertise to dam owners in New Zealand and internationally.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading programme delivery · Providing governance · Overseeing work streams

    Strong experience as a Project/Programme Manager leading complex multi-stream projects; business strategy execution; excellent communication, planning, adaptability, and leadership skills.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management5 days ago

    ICT Project Manager

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry partnering with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

    Wellington
    $132.6k-$155.3k a yearOnsiteContractSenior

    Managing project governance · Delivering ICT projects · Leading multidisciplinary teams

    Significant experience delivering large ICT projects, end-to-end project management, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, leading multidisciplinary teams, stakeholder management, and right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management6 days ago

    Policy Team Leader Roles in Building Systems Performance

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $132.4k-$160.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading policy teams · Coaching staff · Managing work programmes

    Proven experience delivering policy advice to Ministers, leading diverse teams, managing policy projects and Cabinet processes, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management6 days ago

    Injury Prevention Partner

    ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $101.3k-$143.0k a yearFull time

    Commissioning prevention initiatives · Managing partner delivery · Coordinating monitoring and evaluation

    Health-sector experience; practical commissioning or programme management skills; experience commissioning or managing prevention or improvement initiatives; experience tracking milestones, coordinating monitoring and evaluation, and preparing progress reports

    Retirement savings
  • Project management6 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading project delivery · Supporting tender submissions · Managing project financials

    Engineering diploma or degree; civil experience delivering complex infrastructure projects; knowledge of NZS 3910 and the Construction Contracts Act

    Retirement savingsStudy support
  • Project management5 days ago

    Customer Billing Establishment Lead

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Designing operating models · Leading transformation delivery · Managing risks

    Proven programme, project, or transformation delivery experience; experience with billing, CRM, customer, or enterprise system implementations; strong migration, testing, and operational readiness knowledge; risk and issue management; excellent communication; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management5 days ago

    Three Waters Policy Lead

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    $120.8k-$170.6k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Leading policy reviews · Developing policy frameworks · Engaging stakeholders

    Relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, law, political science, planning, economics, environmental management or related; strong policy development experience; knowledge of local government processes; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings

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About project management jobs in Wellington

There are 84 roles open for project management jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 40 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 75 full time and 8 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $133k to $171k a year.

That's 84 of the 343 project management jobs across New Zealand.

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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