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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.
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities
Coordinating governance forums · Producing programme reporting · Tracking actions and information
Experience working in large, complex programmes or transformation environments; understanding of programme governance, reporting and coordination
Transpower New Zealand
Leading control system work packages · Managing project delivery · Aligning delivery partners
Relevant tertiary qualification; project management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2; experience delivering substantial multi-year projects with interconnected workstreams; existing eligibility to work in New Zealand
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Leading programme delivery · Developing business cases · Advising decision-makers
Experience leading large, complex programmes or projects; working with senior leaders and ministers; developing and reviewing public sector business cases; justice sector or related organisation experience; service design; public sector systems, funding and legislative processes; people leadership
Te Papa · 201-1000 employees
The national museum of New Zealand, connecting people with stories, taonga, ideas, and experiences.
Developing experience concepts · Assessing content solutions · Creating concept documents
Experience in audience-centred concept development and interpretive planning in museums or similar; commitment to biculturalism and accessibility; legal right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment checks including criminal-conviction history.
EY · 5001+ employees
A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.
Leading transformations · Managing delivery · Advising stakeholders
Significant experience leading complex technology transformations, ideally in government or large enterprises; strong programme leadership; Agile and hybrid delivery experience with Jira or Azure DevOps; ability to advise senior stakeholders.
Archway Recruitment
Assisting project delivery · Supporting procurement activities · Coordinating project programmes
2+ yrsAt least 2 years’ experience in construction, property or project management; experience in a consultancy, contractor, client-side property team, developer or related environment; relevant qualification in Construction Management, Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, Property or related discipline
Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees
A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.
Managing team · Planning resources · Leading service delivery
Proven team leadership experience, developing workplans, monitoring workflows, building inclusive teams, government process knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
Department of Corrections NZ
Coordinating programme meetings · Maintaining programme documentation · Tracking project actions
Demonstrated programme coordination experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio; knowledge of project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2) and Azure DevOps; excellent written and verbal communication, including minute-taking; experience maintaining accurate records
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Supporting project managers · Preparing baseline schedules · Monitoring project costs
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; solid financial literacy; sound administrative skills
Randstad New Zealand
Building project schedules · Tracking technical expenditures · Coordinating optics projects
4+ yrs4–8 years in project engineering, project controls, or project management; experience in hardware, physical engineering, manufacturing, or R&D environments; proficiency in project planning tools, expense tracking, and structured process design
Cake Commercial Services · 51-200 employees
A premier subcontractor specializing in passive fire, intumescent, and protective coatings for construction and infrastructure projects.
Delivering passive fire projects · Managing commercial performance · Coordinating site teams
Proven passive fire protection industry experience; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa and already living in New Zealand; clean full driver’s licence; drug and alcohol free
Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees
A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
Leading engineering teams · Planning capital works · Managing programme delivery
Relevant tertiary engineering qualification; full driver’s licence; water-sector engineering experience; experience leading technical teams; significant asset/network management experience; maintenance and capital project delivery experience with contractors; right to work long-term in New Zealand or eligibility for a working visa.
Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees
A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
Planning metering pilot · Coordinating teams and stakeholders · Managing project budgets
Experience managing complex projects from planning through delivery; knowledge of project methodologies; contract management experience; legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Archway Recruitment
Managing project delivery · Coordinating project teams · Monitoring construction progress
2+ yrsMinimum 2 years’ experience in construction, property or project management
SecuritEase
Managing project delivery · Coordinating cross-functional teams · Developing delivery plans
5+ yrs5+ years’ experience in project, programme or delivery management; experience coordinating cross-functional teams; experience with project management practices and tools; familiarity with project management frameworks such as Prince2 or Agile
Leading transformation engagements · Building client relationships · Mentoring consulting teams
7+ yrsPrior management consulting experience; 7+ years’ functional experience in project management, operational improvement and/or organisational effectiveness; technical expertise in a focus area; experience developing proposals; experience leading engagement teams and managing people
Accenture · 5001+ employees
A leading creative agency that develops and delivers client work.
Managing service delivery · Building client relationships · Ensuring SLA compliance
2+ yrsTertiary qualification in IT or business administration; ITIL Foundations V3 mandatory; 2-5 years service delivery or consulting experience; strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills.
DXC Technology
Delivering IT projects · Managing project risks · Preparing project reports
4+ yrsCitizen or permanent resident; 4+ years managing IT projects; bachelor’s degree in IT, business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Archway Recruitment
Managing property development projects · Conducting feasibility assessments · Overseeing project planning and budgets
Bachelor's degree in Property Development, Construction Management, or related field; experience in residential construction project management; knowledge of NZ property market, Health & Safety at Work Act, and Resource Management Act
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities
Leading transformation initiatives · Aligning strategic priorities · Advising executive leaders
Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation, change and improvement programmes from design through implementation and embedding; programme delivery leadership and expertise in programme methodology in practice
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading strategic projects · Developing investment cases · Managing project risks
Industry-recognised project management qualification (such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent); significant senior project management experience; investment or business case development expertise; full project lifecycle experience; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; knowledge of tikanga Māori
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Leading project managers · Building delivery practices · Overseeing project portfolios
Experience leading project managers and delivering complex projects or programmes; experience establishing or leading a project management practice; experience managing budgets, resources and portfolio delivery; recognised project management qualification or equivalent practical experience; valid NZ work visa covering employment
DXC Technology
Leading technology initiatives · Managing project delivery · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Extensive experience leading complex application development, integration and modernization projects; experience delivering technology projects in government or regulated environments; experience with Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies; experience managing budgets, forecasts, accruals and vendor relationships
Kiwibank · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand bank focused on making Kiwis better off.
Strengthening planning practices · Facilitating planning events · Analysing delivery insights
Experience in delivery planning, programme or project management, portfolio planning, or a related delivery environment; understanding of programme and project planning disciplines, including Agile methodologies; experience facilitating cross-functional planning events
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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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.
Where the ad shows a salary, most project management jobs in Wellington pay $133k to $171k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
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