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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 management17 days ago

    Corporate and Strategic Planning Manager

    Buller District Council · 51-200 employees

    A district council serving the Buller District, focused on community wellbeing and sustainable development.

    Westport, West Coast
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading strategic planning · Coordinating performance reporting · Facilitating community engagement

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years' experience in corporate planning, policy, strategic planning, or related field; experience preparing complex reports and statutory documents; project management experience; excellent communication; ability to interpret legislation.

  • Project management17 days ago

    eCommerce Manager

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading multiple projects · Developing project roadmaps · Identifying data trends

    Project or programme management experience

    Generous leave
  • Project management17 days ago

    Expression of Interest - Leadership

    Isaac Construction · 201-1000 employees

    A construction company delivering civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing operations · Managing assets · Planning maintenance

    Experience in managing and maintaining transport infrastructure, leadership skills, and ability to translate operational knowledge into better outcomes.

  • Project management17 days ago

    Chipsealing Delivery Manager

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    Invercargill, Southland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading chipsealing operations · Managing project delivery · Building client relationships

    Proven leadership and people management in civil construction or contracting; strong project and operational management experience; commercial understanding; tertiary qualification in civil engineering advantageous but not necessary.

  • Project management18 days ago

    Project Manager - Road Construction

    Higgins · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Managing project budgets · Developing project programmes · Leading project teams

    Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction or a related discipline; project management qualification, certification or progress towards one; experience managing medium-risk civil or infrastructure projects through the full lifecycle

    Relocation supportRetirement savings
  • Project management18 days ago
    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Leading infrastructure projects · Managing project scope · Building stakeholder relationships

    Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, Agile or equivalent; proven experience delivering large, complex projects

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management18 days ago

    Assistant PM 2+ years exp

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Assisting project delivery · Supporting procurement activities · Coordinating project programmes

    2+ yrsAt least 2 years’ experience in construction, property or project management; experience in a consultancy, contractor, client-side property team, developer or related environment; relevant qualification in Construction Management, Building Science, Architecture, Engineering, Property or related discipline

  • Project management18 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating disposition projects · Inspecting machinery assets · Preparing valuation reports

    Practical experience with and knowledge of plant and equipment; proficiency with Microsoft Excel; strong written communication skills; analytical, presentation and project management skills

  • Project management18 days ago

    Programme & Compliance Manager

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Driving programme governance · Maintaining integrated schedules · Developing reporting dashboards

    Experience in programme coordination, PMO, governance, compliance, project controls or portfolio reporting; project governance and delivery assurance knowledge; experience managing schedules, reporting and RAID registers; advanced reporting and analytical capability, including strong Excel skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience

  • Project management17 days ago

    Team Manager

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $107.1k-$160.7k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing team · Planning resources · Leading service delivery

    Proven team leadership experience, developing workplans, monitoring workflows, building inclusive teams, government process knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management18 days ago

    Project Manager

    Environment Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Leading project delivery · Managing project scope · Preparing governance reports

  • Project management18 days ago

    Iteration Manager

    IAG · 5001+ employees

    The largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, helping people and businesses manage risk.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading agile delivery · Coaching team members · Facilitating delivery cadences

    Experience leading agile delivery in technology, platform or transformation environments; stakeholder management experience; people leadership experience; experience balancing operational priorities and delivery commitments; understanding of technology transformation, platform modernisation or legacy system transition

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Project management18 days ago

    Manger - Projects

    Hauraki District Council

    Paeroa, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Leading project teams · Overseeing capital works · Managing programme budgets

    8+ yrsRelevant degree and postgraduate qualification; PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent); at least eight years' leadership experience; complex project, programme, budget and contract management experience; full New Zealand driver licence

  • Project management18 days ago

    IT Programme Coordinator

    Department of Corrections NZ

    Wellington
    $79.6k-$112k a yearFull timeEntry level

    Coordinating programme meetings · Maintaining programme documentation · Tracking project actions

    Demonstrated programme coordination experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio; knowledge of project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2) and Azure DevOps; excellent written and verbal communication, including minute-taking; experience maintaining accurate records

  • Project management18 days ago

    Project Coordinator

    Meridian Energy · 1001-5000 employees

    A subsidiary of Meridian Energy delivering dam management expertise to dam owners in New Zealand and internationally.

    Twizel, Canterbury
    Full time

    Organising project meetings · Taking project meeting minutes · Supporting project reporting

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years’ experience as a Project Coordinator; experience across medium to large project implementations; strong experience with costing, project reporting and scheduling; ability and willingness to travel to site

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management18 days ago

    Project Management Administrator / Project Controls Administrator

    Stantec · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting project managers · Preparing baseline schedules · Monitoring project costs

    Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; solid financial literacy; sound administrative skills

  • Project management17 days ago

    Construction Operations Manager - Timaru

    Downer · 5001+ employees

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

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading construction delivery · Developing team culture · Managing project controls

    Extensive civil construction and contract delivery experience; strong commercial acumen; proven leadership in coaching and developing teams; full lifecycle project management from tendering to delivery.

  • Project management18 days ago

    Project Manager

    Randstad New Zealand

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Building project schedules · Tracking technical expenditures · Coordinating optics projects

    4+ yrs4–8 years in project engineering, project controls, or project management; experience in hardware, physical engineering, manufacturing, or R&D environments; proficiency in project planning tools, expense tracking, and structured process design

  • Project management18 days ago

    Senior Change Manager, Pacific

    QBE Insurance · 5001+ employees

    An international insurer providing risk solutions and insurance products.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Defining change strategy · Assessing business impacts · Designing adoption activities

    Experience in change management, project delivery and business management in complex environments; knowledge of change strategies, frameworks, methodologies and tools; experience leading technology and systems change; ability to deliver agile change programs

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management18 days ago

    Senior Project Manager - 24 month FTC

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    HybridContractSenior

    Leading projects · Managing budgets · Coordinating teams

    7+ yrs7+ years project management experience leading complex technology initiatives; experience in Agile, waterfall or hybrid delivery; strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder communication skills; PRINCE2 or PMP certification desirable.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management19 days ago

    Project Engineer - Site Based

    Beca · 1001-5000 employees

    An employee-owned consulting firm that develops and delivers solutions for clients, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Delivering sustaining projects · Managing project delivery · Building client relationships

    Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering; experience managing projects, including scope, programme, cost and risk

  • Project management19 days ago

    Project Manager

    Mercury NZ

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeMid level

    Leading project teams · Coordinating site activities · Managing contracts and risks

    Experience leading delivery teams, site project management, construction supervision or project management; technical knowledge of generating plant or similar systems; commissioning, testing and quality assurance experience

    Generous leave
  • Project management19 days ago

    Business Executive

    Accenture New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Coordinating client projects · Managing timelines and deliverables · Preparing client presentations

  • Project management18 days ago

    Technical Project Manager

    Entelar Group · 5001+ employees

    Aotearoa's largest telecommunications and digital services company helping New Zealand win big in a digital world.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Managing project delivery · Overseeing site builds · Coordinating stakeholders

    3+ yrs3-5 years project management experience; mobile tower build and upgrade experience; structural and RF knowledge; understanding of LPA and DC power; knowledge of Huawei, Nokia, Samsung BTS equipment; fiber networks; PMI, Prince2, or NZQA level 4 qualification; MS Office skills; valid work visa with 18 months remaining.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management19 days ago

    Project Manager - Structures

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Overseeing project delivery · Managing project budgets · Leading project teams

    8+ yrsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at NZQF Level 7+; 8+ years' experience in civil infrastructure; proven delivery of medium-to-large civil infrastructure projects valued at $30m+

    Parental leave
  • Project management19 days ago

    Project Manager, Amberly Wind Farm

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Leading civil projects · Coordinating project activities · Overseeing budgets and forecasts

    Experience delivering large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects as a Project Manager; strong civil structures background, particularly bridges and reinforced concrete; logistics management and coordinating multiple work fronts; flexibility to travel outside the wider Christchurch area

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Project management19 days ago

    Project Manager - Passive Fire Protection

    Cake Commercial Services · 51-200 employees

    A premier subcontractor specializing in passive fire, intumescent, and protective coatings for construction and infrastructure projects.

    Wellington
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Delivering passive fire projects · Managing commercial performance · Coordinating site teams

    Proven passive fire protection industry experience; NZ residency or valid NZ work visa and already living in New Zealand; clean full driver’s licence; drug and alcohol free

  • Project management19 days ago

    Ranger - Project Lead, Heritage and Visitors

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Te Anau, Southland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading infrastructure projects · Coordinating work programmes · Monitoring project performance

    Current full New Zealand driver licence; valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment

  • Project management19 days ago

    Consulting Program Manager

    Oracle · 5001+ employees

    A technology company providing data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise with AI embedded across products and services.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading customer programs · Managing program finances · Building customer relationships

    10+ yrs10+ years of relevant project or program delivery experience; experience in services, systems integration or consulting; project or program management certification; fluent written and spoken English

  • Project management18 days ago

    Consulting Program Manager

    Oracle · 5001+ employees

    A technology company providing data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise with AI embedded across products and services.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading programs · Managing budgets · Building relationships

    10+ yrs10+ years project/program delivery experience, program management certification, experience with Microsoft Project, financial management, and customer executive interaction.

    Retirement 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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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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