Project Manager
We are partnering with a nationally significant organisation to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join a high-performing technology and project delivery team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of complex projects within a critical infrastructure environment, contributing to systems and services that support communities across New Zealand.
You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of projects and programmes, ensuring outcomes are achieved within scope, time, and budget.
Day to day you will deliver across multiple workstreams, engaging with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality project outcomes in a complex, operational environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, delivery, and closure)
- Leading governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication across projects
- Managing scope, risks, issues, budgets, and project controls to ensure successful delivery
- Coordinating cross-functional teams, consultants, and external delivery partners
- Ensuring smooth operational handover and embedding of project outcomes
- Building strong relationships across internal stakeholders and external partners
About You
You are an experienced Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex initiatives in technology, engineering, construction, or infrastructure environments.
You bring:
- At least 7+ years’ industry experience
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in complex, high-stakes environments
- Experience within Defence, Aviation, Electrical and Facilities Maintnenace is highly desirable
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving capability
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across all levels
A relevant tertiary qualification is required, with formal project management certification (e.g. PMP) considered advantageous.
If you’re looking to step into a role where you can deliver meaningful projects in a complex and evolving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Joe Walding-Karaitiana on +64 9 374 7351.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Mining, Engineering & Operations
Focus: Project Management
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: Hybrid, Parental Leave
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Auckland CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 86ZD84-6DF4CD83
Date posted: 16 June 2026
Consultant: Joe Walding-Karaitiana
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