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Project management jobs in New Zealand.

343 open roles, 113 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

    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
  • Project management5 days ago

    Project Manager - South Wairarapa

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

    A water services company specializing in three waters network maintenance and construction.

    Greytown, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing maintenance contracts · Coordinating programmed works · Building client relationships

    Diploma or degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Project Management; project management experience in three waters environment; staff management, client and subcontractor experience; financial reporting and budgeting; health and safety ownership; pre-employment checks including criminal conviction, medical, drug and alcohol testing.

    Generous leave
  • Project management7 days ago

    Director, Investment Planning

    Ministry of Education · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $142.9k-$214.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading investment planning · Providing strategic advice · Driving organizational change

    Significant leadership experience in a large complex organization; proven infrastructure and investment planning experience; strong stakeholder relationships; relevant tertiary qualification; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management6 days ago

    Operations Lead Wild Animals (Tahr)

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+1 more
    $80.7k-$102.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading operations · Managing stakeholders · Collecting data

    Requires operational/project management experience, backcountry and helicopter experience, firearms license or willingness to obtain, full driving licence, and valid NZ work visa.

  • Project management6 days ago

    RPZ & New Connections Manager

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Hastings, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing new connections · Leading crews · Overseeing safety

    Experience in civil engineering with supervisory or delivery-focused role; ideally Three Waters experience; relevant engineering qualification or solid industry experience; strong safety commitment; good communication and computer skills; pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management7 days ago

    Director of Programme Management

    Utility Fleet Vehicles · 11-50 employees

    A small team building electric utility vehicles for fleet use, with roots in UBCO.

    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Coordinating projects · Tracking milestones · Managing dependencies

    10+ yrs10+ years experience in complex cross-functional programmes; strong communication and stakeholder management; permanent rights to live and work in New Zealand; PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile preferred.

  • 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 yearFull timeMid level

    Maintaining project schedules · Coordinating project workstreams · Supporting governance meetings

    Relevant tertiary qualification in project coordination, business administration or related discipline, or equivalent learning through experience; substantial experience coordinating complex projects or programmes; experience supporting project planning, governance, reporting, financial tracking, procurement and document control

  • Project management6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing project lifecycles · Reviewing plans and specifications · Coordinating project resources

    Current New Zealand Electrical Registration; proven project management, supervisory, or leadership experience; experience in electrical contracting and construction environments; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Project management6 days ago
    Christchurch City, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Driving business development · Building client relationships · Leading project teams

    Track record in business development, client relationship management and winning work; experience managing budgets, profitability and business performance; significant experience across engineering, construction, property and/or infrastructure

  • Project management6 days ago

    Project Coordinator

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing project finances · Preparing project documentation · Coordinating project schedules

    Experience in project and/or ICT environments supporting digital or technology initiatives; project coordination or similar delivery work; financial systems, budgeting and financial reporting; customer-focused support; large, complex organisations.

    Generous leave
  • Project management6 days ago

    PMO Lead

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Establishing programme governance · Managing programme dependencies · Developing integrated plans

    Experience in complex programme, portfolio, project, product or transformation environments; proven experience managing dependencies across multiple initiatives; relevant degree or equivalent experience; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Project management6 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Setting delivery capability strategy · Balancing workforce demand · Transforming workforce models

  • Project management6 days ago

    Contract Manager

    Stellar Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing preconstruction documentation · Writing tender programmes · Collating variations and claims

    Previous civil/drainage industry experience in NZ; background in contracts management/project engineering; current NZ driver's licence

  • Project management6 days ago

    Programme Integration and Controls Manager

    SafetyNet · 51-200 employees

    A government agency modernising critical communications for New Zealand's emergency services and public safety sector.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Integrating programme plans · Managing controls · Producing governance reports

    Senior programme planning and controls experience in complex multi-vendor technology transitions; advanced MS Project, Excel, Power BI; strong critical path, RAID, change control, governance reporting; internal-only role for current SafetyNet employees.

  • Project management6 days ago

    Programme Coordinator

    SafetyNet · 51-200 employees

    A government agency modernising critical communications for New Zealand's emergency services and public safety sector.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Coordinating governance · Maintaining registers · Managing reporting

    Experience coordinating programmes, projects or governance in government or complex organizations; excellent written English; advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint; relevant coordination or administration qualification or equivalent experience.

  • Project management6 days ago

    Programme Manager - Location Information Services Transition

    SafetyNet · 51-200 employees

    A government agency modernising critical communications for New Zealand's emergency services and public safety sector.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading transition programme · Managing stakeholders · Overseeing delivery

    Proven leadership of complex strategic programmes (ideally $20M+) in multi-agency or cross-sector environments; strong governance, risk, commercial, procurement and delivery expertise; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent senior experience.

  • Project management6 days ago

    Senior Project Manager: LIS Delivery

    SafetyNet · 51-200 employees

    A government agency modernising critical communications for New Zealand's emergency services and public safety sector.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Leading delivery roadmap · Managing suppliers · Preparing delivery recommendations

    Senior project delivery experience with live 24/7, safety-critical or high-availability services; telecommunications or systems-integration experience; cloud or application migrations; supplier management and contract delivery capability; relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

  • Project management6 days ago

    Programme Delivery Lead - Lower North Island

    New Zealand Automobile Association · 201-1000 employees

    A trusted New Zealand brand providing services and products to over 1.8 million members.

    New Zealand
    RemoteFull timeMid level

    Mentoring student leaders · Facilitating road safety sessions · Building community relationships

    Experience supporting young people, strong facilitation and communication skills, organizational skills, full clean driver licence, respect for tikanga Māori, and ability to travel across the Lower North Island.

  • Project management6 days ago

    Junior Estimator

    Brosnan · 201-1000 employees

    A construction company offering tailored solutions in building remediation, refurbishment, and restoration.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Measuring construction works · Pricing tenders · Preparing quantity schedules

    2+ yrs2+ years construction estimating or quantity surveying experience; National Diploma in Quantity Surveying or relevant tertiary qualification; understanding of construction, estimating, and tender processes; strong numerical and analytical skills; CostX experience preferred.

  • Project management6 days ago

    Principal Planner

    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 projects · Mentoring planners · Providing strategic advice

    10+ yrsBachelor's degree in Planning, Resource Management, Urban Design or related; full NZPI membership; 10+ years planning and resource management experience; extensive RMA knowledge; proven leadership and mentoring; experience in Environment Court and hearings.

    Generous leave
  • Project management6 days ago

    Senior Planner

    Hamilton City Council · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Processing consent applications · Mentoring planners · Providing expert advice

    7+ yrsBachelor's degree in planning or related field; 7+ years planning and resource management experience; NZPI membership; extensive knowledge of RMA and Local Government Act; strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

    Generous leave
  • Project management6 days ago

    Project Manager - Asset Mgmnt & App Rationalisation (12m Contract)

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridContractMid level

    Managing projects · Coordinating resources · Reporting to stakeholders

    3+ yrsRelevant qualification in business, technology, project management or related field; 3-5 years' experience delivering business and technology projects; proven experience managing multiple technology or cyber security projects; strong project governance, budget, vendor, risk and reporting experience.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management6 days ago

    Project Manager - Cyber Supply Chain & Security Uplift (12m Contract)

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridContractMid level

    Managing project delivery · Coordinating stakeholders · Overseeing project governance

    3+ yrsRelevant qualification in business, technology, project management or related field; 3-5 years' experience delivering business and technology projects; experience with cyber security, technology, risk or transformation projects; strong governance, planning, risk and dependency management skills; vendor and procurement management experience.

    Generous leave
  • Project management7 days ago

    Project Engineer

    Alliance Group Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A values-driven organization in the meat industry focused on developing people and continuous improvement.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Leading capital projects · Developing project plans · Overseeing project commissioning

    Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline; proven experience delivering engineering, project management or capital projects in manufacturing; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Project management7 days ago

    Technical Director - Planning

    SLR Consulting · 1001-5000 employees

    A global environmental and sustainability consultancy making sustainability happen.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior
  • Project management8 days ago

    Project Manager - Technology Consulting

    EY · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Managing technology projects · Developing project plans · Coordinating project stakeholders

    Experience managing technical projects using Agile, Scrum and Kanban methodologies

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management8 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing water projects · Overseeing project finances · Building client relationships

    Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management or similar; proven experience delivering projects on or under budget

    Parental leave
  • Project management9 days ago

    Project Manager / Delivery Lead

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing projects · Leading transformation · Engaging stakeholders

    Extensive experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives, strong project management lifecycle understanding, Agile methodology knowledge, risk management, stakeholder management, and banking experience preferred.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management9 days ago

    Project Management Intern

    Tencent · 5001+ employees

    A cloud and smart industries group providing innovative cloud, AI, and network security solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsitePart timeInternshipNo experience needed

    Supporting project managers · Liaising with stakeholders · Planning business programs

    Self-motivated with excellent communication and analytical skills; proficient in MS Office and business tools; fluent in English and Chinese; ability to work with diverse teams.

  • Project management9 days ago

    Programme Manager – Capital Delivery

    Thames-Coromandel District Council

    Thames, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Leading project delivery teams · Overseeing capital portfolio planning · Governing programmes and projects

    Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management or a related field; significant programme management experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects; experience in capital portfolio planning, governance, financial oversight, performance monitoring and senior-level reporting; working knowledge of relevant local government and infrastructure legislation

    Relocation supportGenerous 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, 113 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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