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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 management9 days ago
    Wellington
    $40.00-$80.00 an hourContract

    Managing clinical trial timelines · Overseeing study budgets · Coordinating study stakeholders

    Clinical trial project management experience; track record managing CROs, external vendors, or research partners in a regulated environment

  • Project management9 days ago

    Project Manager (Wind Farm)

    Morson Edge (Australia)

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading project planning · Selecting delivery contractors · Overseeing project delivery

    Project Manager experience in renewable energy or power infrastructure; large-scale infrastructure or energy project delivery; pre-construction, OEM/EPC procurement, contractor selection and project planning; contractor and multidisciplinary project team management

  • Project management9 days ago

    Programme Director(s)

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading transformation programmes · Managing programme dependencies · Developing programme teams

    Proven experience delivering large, complex technology-enabled transformation programmes and realising benefits; business and organisational change leadership experience; experience managing strategic implementation partners and third-party providers

  • Project management9 days ago
    Auckland
    Internship

    Managing registrations · Developing event platforms · Delivering conference events

    Previous conference, event, association management or project coordination experience; working knowledge of EventsAir or similar platforms; advanced Microsoft Office skills; willingness to travel throughout Australasia

  • 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
    Full time

    Managing enterprise initiatives · Ensuring delivery governance · Managing project risks

    Experience applying the project management lifecycle; extensive experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives; experience leading complex business and technical change projects; understanding of Agile methodology

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management8 days ago

    Project Management Intern 108356

    Tencent · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsiteInternshipNo 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; interest in gaming preferred.

  • Project management10 days ago

    Production Team Lead

    Tātaki Auckland Unlimited · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    $100k-$120k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading technician team · Planning production · Coordinating installations

    5+ yrs5+ years practical experience in art gallery or related environment, proven production planning and project delivery, technical expertise in artwork installation and handling, supervisory experience, strong health and safety knowledge, current unrestricted NZ driver's licence, pre-employment drug testing.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management9 days ago

    Senior Delivery Lead - Tech Resilience and Modernisation

    Bank of New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A fintech company building payment and digital asset infrastructure for businesses.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading technology delivery · Managing delivery plans · Developing delivery professionals

    Significant experience leading large, complex technology projects or programmes; strong project management, financial management, vendor management, and leadership skills; experience in agile and traditional delivery environments.

    Generous leave
  • Project management10 days ago

    Manager Real Time Operations

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    $150k-$170k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading operations team · Managing incidents · Optimizing network

    Strong operational leadership in transport or 24/7 control-room environment; experience leading large teams, managing incidents, stakeholder engagement; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; must obtain and maintain Police security vetting.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management9 days ago

    Programme Director

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

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

    New Zealand
    RemoteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading transformation programmes · Managing stakeholders · Overseeing governance

    Experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation programmes; strong strategic leadership, stakeholder management, commercial, governance, risk and financial management; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

  • Project management10 days ago

    Senior Workplace Project Manager

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading capital projects · Managing procurement · Overseeing construction delivery

    8+ yrs8+ years delivering commercial office capital works and renewals; end-to-end project management; commercial and financial management; construction health and safety knowledge; stakeholder management; current New Zealand driver's licence.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management8 days ago

    Delivery Lead

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Coordinating delivery · Improving flow · Facilitating planning

    5+ yrs5+ years leading delivery across multiple cross-functional teams; strong Agile and Lean knowledge; experience with scaled planning, dependency management, and delivery metrics; proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence or Planview; Agile certification required; tertiary qualification preferred.

  • Project management8 days ago

    Programme Operations Specialist

    Vector Limited · 201-1000 employees

    An energy company pioneering smarter, more resilient and accessible energy systems for Auckland and beyond.

    Auckland
    $91k-$114k a yearHybridFull timeMid level

    Coordinating governance activities · Maintaining documentation standards · Driving continuous improvement

    Qualification or comparable experience in business administration, project management, or information management; proficiency in Project Online, MS Teams, Outlook, and document management systems; strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills; understanding of governance frameworks and project lifecycle.

  • Project management8 days ago

    3 Steps for Life Lead

    Hato Hone St John · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand healthcare organization providing emergency ambulance services and community health support since 1885.

    Hamilton, Waikato+3 more
    HybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Overseeing programme · Leading volunteers · Building relationships

    Proven people leadership experience, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, understanding of not-for-profit sector, confident presenter, strong IT and administrative skills, numerate with analytical ability, planning skills.

  • Project management9 days ago

    Regional Infrastructure Project Coordinator

    OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees

    A global school network offering flexible relief teaching opportunities across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating capital works projects · Administering project contracts · Tracking budgets and schedules

    5+ yrs5+ years' relevant project/construction experience; construction, infrastructure, facilities or capital works coordination; project coordination and contract administration; project-management systems such as Premier; NZ construction and health and safety regulations; NZ working rights; police vetting; two professional references

  • 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; multilingual in English and Chinese; ability to work with global teams.

  • 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

    Planning Lead

    Vector Limited · 201-1000 employees

    An energy company pioneering smarter, more resilient and accessible energy systems for Auckland and beyond.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Leading integrated planning · Facilitating annual planning · Supporting prioritisation

    Strong analytical skills, experience in portfolio planning or PMO, ability to manage dependencies and resources, proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools, and strong communication skills.

  • Project management9 days ago

    Programme Manager - Growth

    Hamilton City Council · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $143k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading infrastructure programmes · Managing programme risks · Mentoring project teams

    5+ yrs5+ years experience in financial/construction programmes or project management; tertiary qualification in project management or civil engineering; proven leadership; full driver's license; ability to work with diverse stakeholders and understand Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

    Generous leave
  • Project management9 days ago

    Turnaround Coordinator - Master Data

    Contact Energy · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Taupo, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Coordinating turnaround planning · Managing SAP data · Auditing work orders

    Significant planning and scheduling experience in power generation or heavy industry; strong SAP plant maintenance knowledge; proven ability to develop detailed maintenance plans and schedules; right to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management9 days ago

    Build Plan Lead

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Planning resources · Coordinating contractors · Monitoring progress

    Experience in telecommunications, utilities or network delivery; strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills; experience coordinating contractors and multiple workstreams; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency.

  • Project management10 days ago

    National Manager Commercial Delivery

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Auckland+3 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading commercial delivery · Managing procurement · Developing capability

    Senior leadership experience in large complex environments; strong commercial acumen in major infrastructure delivery including procurement, contracting and risk management; ability to influence senior leaders; understanding of PPPs and NZ PPP model; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management10 days ago

    Project Director

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading infrastructure projects · Managing delivery partners · Providing strategic advice

    Extensive senior leadership delivering complex infrastructure projects; strong commercial acumen; proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams; bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Project management10 days ago

    Transport Systems Commercial Manager

    Tauranga City Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A city council providing services and planning for the Tauranga community.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Leading parking strategy · Reviewing fees and charges · Providing commercial advice

    Diploma or higher in management, business administration or related field, or equivalent experience; solid commercial management experience; understanding of Local Government Act and Land Transport Act; strong stakeholder engagement; legal right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management11 days ago

    Programme Manager – Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts

    Beef + Lamb New Zealand · 51-200 employees

    A statutory body managing export quotas and safeguarding financial reserves for New Zealand's red meat industry.

    Wellington
    OnsiteContractSenior

    Overseeing research projects · Managing contracts and budgets · Building stakeholder relationships

    5+ yrs5+ years managing complex projects/programmes; relevant degree in agricultural science or related field, preferably postgraduate; project management qualification; knowledge of NZ primary production sector; strong commercial discipline; permanent work rights in NZ.

    Generous leave
  • Project management11 days ago

    Infrastructure Planning Manager

    Auckland Airport · 201-1000 employees

    A gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers and connecting businesses, with a focus on safe and reliable airport operations.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing integrated schedules · Leading planning frameworks · Providing executive reporting

    15+ yrsTertiary qualification in construction management, engineering, project management, or related; 15+ years in project/programme scheduling; 10+ years with Oracle Primavera P6; strong skills in Microsoft Project, Power BI, and advanced Excel.

  • Project management10 days ago

    Project Paving Department Manager

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    $130k-$160k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading paving projects · Managing crews and resources · Overseeing client relationships

    Strong paving and asphalt knowledge; proven experience planning and delivering paving works in civil, roading, or surfacing; commercial and financial capability; ability to interpret drawings; collaborative leadership; safety-first mindset; pre-employment medical and drug screen.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management10 days ago

    Programme Manager - RMA Reform

    Watercare · 1001-5000 employees

    A water utility delivering transformative infrastructure and sustainability projects for Auckland.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Leading reform programme · Managing programme plans · Coordinating stakeholders

    Strong programme management experience in complex or multi-disciplinary programmes; knowledge of New Zealand resource management legislation and planning systems; experience with legislative change and stakeholder management.

    Parental leave
  • Project management9 days ago

    Senior Delivery Manager

    Bastion CX · 11-50 employees

    An award-winning digital experience agency helping organizations establish, grow, and strengthen customer connections.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading project delivery · Managing client relationships · Mentoring producers

    5+ yrs5+ years digital project management or delivery experience; digital agency or consultancy background; Agile, Scrum, Waterfall knowledge; stakeholder management; budget management; based in New Zealand and able to work from Wellington office.

    Generous leave
  • Project management9 days ago

    Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Operations Manager (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.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Designing processes · Managing delivery · Monitoring compliance

    Proven experience building or improving operational delivery processes in residential solar or related technical environment; practical grasp of sales, design, network approval, installation, compliance, and handover; experience mapping workflows and creating SOPs; background in operational coordination, project support, or service delivery.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings

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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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