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Project management jobs in New Zealand.

239 open roles, 100 posted this week, most paying $129k to $179k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Project management16 days ago

    Programme Lead - 3 months fixed term

    The Co-operative Bank · 201-1000 employees

    A customer-owned bank helping New Zealanders bank better.

    Wellington
    OnsiteContractMid level

    Leading programme establishment · Managing dependencies · Engaging stakeholders

    Experience leading complex projects or programmes with multiple stakeholders and workstreams; strong planning, dependency management, governance; experience with external vendors; ability to influence and deliver outcomes.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management16 days ago

    Portfolio Manager - Owned Assets

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry representing New Zealand internationally, providing advice on foreign affairs and trade.

    Wellington
    $174.7k-$205.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Managing asset portfolios · Making investment decisions · Overseeing service contracts

    Significant experience managing complex asset, property or infrastructure portfolios; strong portfolio planning, lifecycle management, investment, commercial, procurement and contract management capability; NZ citizenship; ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management16 days ago

    Operational Readiness Project Manager

    Forte Health · 51-200 employees

    A modern private surgical hospital in central Christchurch providing high-quality short-stay and day-stay surgical services.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Managing readiness programme · Coordinating workstreams · Monitoring progress

    Project or programme professional with experience delivering operational readiness, transition and commissioning in complex environments; expert-level Microsoft Project capability; strong communication; NZ residency or current work permit required.

    Generous leave
  • Project management17 days ago

    Manager - Governance and Strategy

    Rotorua Lakes Council · 201-1000 employees

    A local government council responsible for maintaining public gardens and open spaces.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading governance · Shaping strategy · Driving improvement

    Significant senior leadership experience in local government, strong knowledge of governance and legislative frameworks, and experience with New Zealand local government legislation and processes.

  • Project management17 days ago

    Planning & Consenting Manager - East Coast Forest

    Juken New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    An international forest and wood products company operating in local and global timber markets.

    Gisborne
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Leading harvest planning · Preparing consent applications · Assessing environmental risks

    Relevant tertiary qualification in forestry, engineering, environmental planning or resource management; experience in harvest planning or forestry consenting; knowledge of NZ forestry regulations; GIS skills; full NZ driver's licence; NZ residency or valid work visa.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management17 days ago

    Manager - Southern Infrastructure

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm delivering sustainable, innovative solutions across the Asia Pacific.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading business performance · Building client relationships · Developing future leaders

    Leadership experience in consulting, infrastructure, transport, civil or related sectors; strong commercial acumen; ability to build client relationships and develop teams.

  • Project management18 days ago

    IDC Contract Manager

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing contract delivery · Leading teams · Ensuring safety outcomes

    BE Civil or NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or equivalent; proven experience managing civil engineering or road maintenance contracts; strong leadership in Zero Harm environments; understanding of IDM model and asset lifecycle management.

  • Project management20 days ago

    Senior Site Manager

    BESIX Watpac · 5001+ employees

    A builder with a century of heritage delivering projects across Australia and New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Coordinating construction activities · Managing subcontractors · Ensuring safety compliance

    Degree or diploma in building/construction or related trade; demonstrated experience delivering large building projects for a principal contractor; ability to lead teams and operate autonomously.

    Generous leave
  • Project management20 days ago

    Senior Quantity Surveyor

    Higgins · 5001+ employees

    A building materials retailer operating trade yards and drive-thru services across New Zealand.

    Dunedin, Otago
    OnsiteContractSenior

    Managing project budgets · Administering contracts · Leading procurement

    10+ yrsTertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline; 10+ years QS experience; proven experience on large civil, construction, infrastructure, or energy projects; strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge; must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and health check.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management20 days ago

    Scheduling Manager

    ECL Group · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand infrastructure services business supporting critical systems since 1957.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading scheduling team · Optimizing resource utilization · Managing escalations

    5+ yrs5+ years operational leadership, scheduling, workforce planning or customer support management; proven team leadership; strong resource planning; advanced Microsoft Office; experience with scheduling or workforce management systems.

  • Project management21 days ago

    Project Manager - Linton

    Citycare Property · 201-1000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned organisation building, maintaining, and renewing social infrastructure for communities.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading projects · Managing budgets · Administering contracts

    5+ yrs5+ years' experience delivering construction, property, infrastructure, facilities management, or capital works projects; strong project delivery, commercial, and contract management experience; legal right to work in New Zealand; pass drug and alcohol test; consent to criminal record check; meet NZDF security requirements.

  • Project management21 days ago

    Contract Manager (Connections) - non-standard

    Orion · 201-1000 employees

    An electricity distribution network company powering central Canterbury, New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing connections projects · Navigating complex requirements · Influencing stakeholders

    Depth of experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities or construction; New Zealand Electrical registration or equivalent; strong commercial awareness; understanding of NZ regulatory environment and Electricity Authority Code of Compliance; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Project management21 days ago

    Business Improvement & Project Manager

    Central Kids · 201-1000 employees

    An early childhood education provider operating kindergartens and learning centres.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteContractMid level

    Coordinating projects · Supporting change · Improving processes

    Strong project coordination skills, ability to work across teams, and experience supporting change and business improvement.

  • Project management22 days ago

    Deployment Manager - Base Automation (26860)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Managing deployments · Overseeing automation · Coordinating projects

    No explicit requirements stated.

  • Project management22 days ago

    Automation Deployment Lead (26861)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Deploying automation · Managing projects · Leading implementation

    No explicit requirements stated.

  • Project management22 days ago

    Automation Deployment Lead (26862)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Deploying automation · Managing projects · Leading implementation

    No explicit requirements stated.

  • Project management22 days ago

    Automation Deployment Lead (26863)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Deploying automation · Managing projects · Leading implementation

    No explicit requirements stated.

  • Project management22 days ago

    Clinical Operations Manager

    IQVIA · 5001+ employees

    A global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing project finances · Overseeing invoicing · Conducting financial analysis

    Bachelor's degree; experience in a CRO or pharma in a project management capacity; strong communication, organization, and attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PeopleSoft preferred.

  • Project management22 days ago

    Team Lead Asset Service and Planning

    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 timeSeniorManages people

    Leading teams · Developing frameworks · Advising executives

    Significant experience leading multidisciplinary teams in an asset-intensive or regulated environment, with strong asset management, ISO 55000, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

    Generous leave
  • Project management22 days ago

    Project Planner M/F

    HEB Construction · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand civil infrastructure company and part of the global VINCI Construction Group, building roads, bridges, subdivisions, and community projects.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing construction programmes · Creating detailed schedules · Performing critical path analysis

    Significant experience developing programmes for civil infrastructure projects; strong knowledge of construction sequencing and delivery methodologies; proven experience with CCS Candy, Primavera P6 or similar; relevant qualification in civil engineering or construction management.

  • Project management22 days ago

    Project Manager

    Webuild S.p.A. · 5001+ employees

    A global construction company delivering major infrastructure projects for a sustainable future.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading project delivery · Coordinating multidisciplinary teams · Managing stakeholders

    Extensive project management or senior construction delivery experience in major vertical building projects; tertiary qualifications in construction management, engineering or related discipline; strong leadership and stakeholder management.

    Parental leave
  • Project management24 days ago

    Contract Manager - New Plymouth

    Citycare Water · 201-1000 employees

    A water infrastructure company specializing in network maintenance and renewal construction, protecting the health of water for communities.

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading operations · Managing resources · Coaching team

    5+ yrsQualification in Engineering, Operations, or equivalent experience; minimum 5 years proven leadership experience; strong project management and technical skills in water/wastewater networks; experience in contracting, service delivery, or infrastructure operations; pre-employment checks including criminal conviction report, medical, and drug/alcohol testing.

    Generous leave
  • Project management24 days ago

    Project Manager

    Buller District Council · 51-200 employees

    A local government council supporting the environmental, social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of the Buller District.

    Westport, West Coast
    $98.9k-$110.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Delivering infrastructure projects · Managing procurement · Leading stakeholder engagement

    Undergraduate diploma or technical certificate in related discipline; demonstrated infrastructure project delivery; strong project management, procurement, stakeholder, and communication skills; current full New Zealand driver licence; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Project management25 days ago

    Installation Coordinator

    EROAD · 201-1000 employees

    A global fleet management technology company providing GPS tracking, compliance, and safety tools.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing install process · Coordinating schedules · Troubleshooting issues

    2+ yrs2-3 years' experience using a CRM system to manage schedules, track orders, and coordinate customer communications; confident written and oral communication; planning and problem-solving skills; comfortable with technical systems.

  • Project management29 days ago

    Project Manager

    SRG Global · 1001-5000 employees

    A diversified industrial services company delivering critical services across the asset lifecycle.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    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.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management29 days ago

    Country Programme Manager - Papua New Guinea & Vanuatu

    World Vision New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    A Christian humanitarian organization empowering New Zealanders to make a difference for children in the world's toughest places.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeMid level

    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.

    Generous leave
  • Project management29 days ago

    Commissioning Principal Advisor

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A people-centred government ministry providing income, employment, and housing support to New Zealanders.

    Wellington
    $153.3k-$180.4k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    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.

  • Project management29 days ago

    Contract Manager – Water

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction and infrastructure company focused on delivering digital products and services across New Zealand.

    Hastings, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    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.

    Relocation supportParental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management29 days ago

    Senior Project Manager - Telecommunications Infrastructure

    Connexa · 51-200 employees

    New Zealand's leading mobile tower infrastructure company enabling a more connected digital future.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    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.

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