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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 management5 days ago

    Associate Operations Manager - DroneDeploy

    Procore · 1001-5000 employees

    A technology company developing software for construction and robotics applications.

    New Zealand
    $60k-$82.5k a yearHybridPart timeEntry level

    Operating robots remotely · Analyzing data captures · Optimizing AI workflows

    Strong organizational and coordination skills; controller dexterity with gamepads or radio controllers; ability to synthesize complex observations; problem-solving in fast-paced environments; familiarity with AI tools, scripting, and construction workflows; ability to handle and mount payloads.

  • Project management5 days ago

    Enterprise Transformation Lead

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand grocery cooperative operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading transformation portfolios · Setting portfolio governance · Developing business cases

    7+ yrsAround 7+ years in enterprise transformation, portfolio management, complex programme leadership or strategic delivery in a large organisation; experience owning business cases and the value they deliver; experience with early-stage trials and change shaping; practical understanding of Agile, Waterfall and blended approaches

    Generous leave
  • Project management5 days ago

    Program Manager

    Eating Disorders Carer Support NZ (EDCS)

    Auckland
    Full timeEntry levelManages people

    Coordinating support programs · Developing educational resources · Monitoring program outcomes

    Program and project management skills; experience in mental health, eating disorders, social services or community support; familiarity with tikanga Māori; tertiary qualification in a related field or equivalent relevant experience

  • Project management5 days ago

    Senior Enterprise Transformation Lead

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand grocery cooperative operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading strategic programmes · Owning business cases · Designing focused trials

    10+ yrsAround 10+ years in enterprise transformation, complex programme leadership or strategic delivery; business case ownership; customer engagement or loyalty experience; product mindset; executive advisory and investment experience; senior delivery professional leadership or coaching experience

    Generous leave
  • 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

    Environmental Planning Manager

    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 timeSeniorManages people

    Leading planning team · Managing policy · Engaging community

    5+ yrsTertiary qualification in planning, policy, or resource management; 5+ years professional experience in local government or similar; knowledge of local government legislation; leadership experience; strategic planning and project management skills; NZ residency or valid work permit.

    Relocation supportGenerous leave
  • Project management5 days ago

    Supervisor Operations

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Te Anau, Southland
    $80.7k-$102.0k a yearHybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading seasonal teams · Coordinating work programmes · Supervising field operations

    Leadership of field-based teams, supervision and coaching experience, planning and reporting capability, strong communication, full NZ driver license, valid NZ work visa, and ability to work with whānau, hapū, iwi and community.

  • Project management5 days ago

    Finance Transformation Delivery Lead

    One New Zealand Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Auckland
    HybridContractMid level

    Driving transformation initiatives · Managing roadmap · Coordinating stakeholders

    Strong finance background, experience delivering transformation or process improvement in complex organizations, ability to drive outcomes, and relevant finance/accounting/commerce/IS qualification or equivalent experience.

    Generous leave
  • Project management5 days ago

    Health Technology Prioritisation Lead - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Prioritizing health technologies · Developing investment cases · Engaging stakeholders

    3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in business, financial management or project/programme management; 3+ years healthcare operational/clinical/administrative experience or budget/capital planning; proven multi-initiative management; business case development; strong stakeholder engagement.

  • Project management5 days ago

    Project Manager

    Convergint

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing projects · Preparing implementation plans · Coordinating procurement

    3+ yrsExperience in a Project Engineering or Project Management role; legal right to work in the country where the role is based

  • 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

    Channel Change Lead

    One New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading channel change · Assessing change impacts · Managing readiness plans

    Change leadership experience in a complex customer-facing or operational environment; experience guiding frontline teams through significant change; experience with readiness planning, risks, dependencies and evidence-based governance

  • Project management5 days ago
    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Coordinating event logistics · Managing event communications · Maintaining systems and processes

    Previous coordination experience in events, tourism, hospitality, or a similar fast-paced environment

  • Project management5 days ago

    Project Manager

    Stellar Recruitment

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Setting delivery plans · Managing project budgets · Leading site teams

    Civil construction project management experience; experience managing major projects across the full lifecycle; Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related qualification; strong working knowledge of Primavera P6

  • 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
    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating project deliverables · Preparing client documents · Maintaining project records

    3+ yrsMinimum three years of relevant experience supporting leaders and senior professionals, or in project coordination or sales support; strong proficiency in proofing documents, proposals and reports; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  • 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 management5 days ago

    Urban & Spatial Planning Team Lead

    Hamilton City Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A city council serving Hamilton, New Zealand, delivering services and projects to improve community wellbeing.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading planning team · Providing technical direction · Building stakeholder relationships

    10+ yrsTertiary qualification in planning or related field; 10+ years senior urban development experience; NZPI membership; people leadership; knowledge of relevant legislation; full NZ driver's license; Microsoft Office proficiency.

    Generous leave
  • Project management6 days ago

    PROJECT COORDINATOR - IRIS NEXT GEN (FIXED TERM)

    Waikato Regional Council · 201-1000 employees

    A regional council delivering monitoring, research, and science advice across the Waikato region.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $89.2k-$99.6k a yearHybridFull timeContractMid level

    Coordinating project activities · Maintaining project schedules · Supporting governance meetings

    Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; substantial project coordination experience in complex programmes; strong digital capability with Microsoft 365; experience with project planning, governance, reporting, financial tracking, procurement, and document control.

  • 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

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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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Where are most project management jobs in New Zealand?

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