Project management jobs in New Zealand.

Leading team · Managing court operations · Building relationships

Proven leadership experience, operational management experience preferably in customer service, knowledge of criminal court procedures and legislation, strong organizational and stakeholder relationship skills.

Leading sector enablement · Overseeing quality assurance · Managing stakeholder engagement

Extensive senior leadership in education, public sector, regulatory or service delivery; proven experience leading through others; strong quality assurance, regulatory practice, risk management; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; right to live and work in New Zealand.

Leading strategic functions · Managing quality assurance · Building stakeholder relationships

Extensive senior leadership in education, public sector, regulatory or service delivery; experience leading through others, quality assurance, regulatory practice, risk management, and stakeholder engagement; right to live and work in New Zealand.

Leading project delivery · Managing risks · Facilitating workshops

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent project management experience; experience delivering complex projects; knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and/or Prosci; strong stakeholder management and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Managing NPD projects · Coordinating stakeholders · Monitoring project milestones

Solid project management experience in FMCG, demonstrated NPD/commercialisation through Stage & Gate, tertiary degree, strong communication and stakeholder management, resilience in fast-paced environment.

Managing projects · Engaging stakeholders · Leading project teams

Considerable experience delivering small to medium-sized projects, strong knowledge of project management methodologies (ideally PRINCE2), proven leadership of project teams, and eligibility for NZDF higher-level security clearance requiring NZ citizenship or permanent residence with 10-year background check.

Managing strategic delivery · Coordinating projects · Driving outcomes

No explicit requirements stated.

Leading policy development · Shaping system settings · Building relationships

Significant experience leading policy advice on complex issues, strong systems thinking, track record advising senior leaders and Ministers, excellent relationship management, and experience leading teams.

Providing property advice · Leading advisory team · Overseeing business cases

Extensive experience in legal, planning, or property within local government; in-depth knowledge of Resource Management Act, Public Works Act, Reserves Act, and Local Government Act; proven senior advisory and people leadership skills.

Coordinating programmes · Managing procurement · Producing reports

5+ yrsTertiary qualification in business or programme management; 5-6 years PMO/project coordination experience; understanding of digital technical terms; supply chain and logistics management experience; strong reporting and stakeholder communication skills.

Leading consent planners · Coaching team members · Managing relationships

Tertiary qualifications in planning or similar; strong coaching, mentoring, team building, communication, and relationship management skills; local government experience; NZ residency or valid work permit.

Leading projects · Coordinating teams · Managing risks

Background in conservation, environmental operations, asset management, or project delivery; experience leading projects; current full New Zealand driver licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment duration.

Leading trade teams · Coordinating maintenance works · Managing performance

Trade-qualified or hands-on maintenance/construction background; demonstrated leadership managing field-based teams; strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills; full working rights in New Zealand.

Leading plan changes · Driving strategic planning · Preparing submissions

Strong experience in RMA policy development, solid understanding of New Zealand planning system, planning degree essential, experience leading plan changes or major policy projects preferred.

Leading programme office · Overseeing risk and reporting · Managing contracts

Significant experience leading large-scale complex programmes; strong leadership and matrix management; in-depth knowledge of programme and project management; MSP and PRINCE2 qualifications; stakeholder management; right to work in New Zealand.

Managing regulatory compliance · Coordinating cross-functional projects · Monitoring regulatory changes

3+ yrs3+ years regulatory/compliance experience in FMCG or consumer goods; hands-on product registration, compliance assessment, label sign-off; project management experience; high attention to detail; ability to work under pressure; Mandarin Chinese proficiency preferred.

Managing projects · Supervising site personnel · Controlling budgets

Engineering qualification (preferably mechanical), oil & gas project experience, proven project delivery and budget management, Procore and MS Project proficiency, NZ driver's license, and New Zealand working rights.

Supervising field crews · Coordinating resources · Monitoring project progress

National Certificate in Electricity Supply Cable Jointer or Line Mechanic Distribution Level 4 or Live Work Level 5, or equivalent; current practising licence; proven supervisory experience; LV/HV distribution knowledge; NZ Class 1 driver licence; Microsoft Word and Excel; legal right to work in NZ.

Operating robots remotely · Analyzing data captures · Optimizing AI workflows

Strong organizational and coordination skills; controller and input dexterity; excellent communication; problem-solving; attention to detail; familiarity with scripting, dashboard creation, or workflow automation; general understanding of construction workflows; ability to handle and mount payloads.

Leading regional operations · Driving profitable growth · Building client relationships

Significant experience delivering civil infrastructure or capital works projects; proven ability to win work and develop client relationships; strong commercial and contractual capability; technical credibility in civil construction; experience leading teams and building organizational capability.

Managing programmes · Tracking implementation · Facilitating strategies

Experience in programme management within large, complex or political organisations; ability to translate strategy into delivery programmes; strong interpersonal and presentation skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; understanding of Auckland's natural environment.

Managing programmes · Monitoring quality · Managing relationships

3+ yrsDegree in development studies, human rights, social sciences or related field; 3+ years international development/emergency programme design and management including 1 year overseas; strong financial and stakeholder management; willingness to travel; NZ work entitlement.

Leading programme planning · Developing business cases · Engaging stakeholders

Significant experience leading programmes or major projects valued at $100M+, ideally in infrastructure, utilities, transport, water, or energy; relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, planning, or related discipline; strong stakeholder and governance experience.

Leading stakeholder engagement · Driving negotiations · Providing strategic advice

Experience in health/social sector operational, commissioning, or delivery roles; deep understanding of NZ social sector commissioning; strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and programme leadership; understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori.

Leading contract performance · Managing budgets · Building relationships

Proven contract management experience in water, civil contracting, or infrastructure; strong relationship and commercial skills; NZS3910 knowledge; financial management experience; people-first leadership.

Leading regional planning · Providing strategic advice · Strengthening practice quality

Significant leadership experience in a complex environment, track record of strategic outcomes, team leadership, strategic thinking, relationship building, data-driven decision making, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Orchestrating delivery · Coaching teams · Managing dependencies

10+ yrs10+ years as Agile Programme Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Delivery Lead; deep agile, lean, and flow-based delivery expertise; strong systems thinking, coaching, and change capability; experience with complex digital or operational transformation.

Leading infrastructure projects · Managing project budgets · Coordinating stakeholders

Significant experience managing complex telecommunications, tower, civil infrastructure or utilities projects; deep understanding of telco deployment and passive infrastructure; strong cross-functional project management capability; PMP or PRINCE2 certification advantageous; proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.

Leading enabling functions · Driving productivity initiatives · Designing operating models

Must be a New Zealand citizen, hold Top Secret security clearance, have legal right to work in NZ, and be an experienced public sector Tier 3 leader with a track record leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Planning projects · Overseeing delivery · Coordinating business change

Considerable experience delivering technology and business projects from initiation to closure; strong risk management, communication, and budget tracking; ERP/Business System Integration experience; Microsoft D365 experience; legal right to work in New Zealand.