Senior Project Manager - Complex

• Work across significant projects that will deliver tangible benefits for the wider community. 

• Project management experience with solid exposure within complex construction or infrastructural environments 

• Permanent position based in Palmerston North or Napier 

Opportunities to create positive benefits for your community and across the motu don’t come along every day!  

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity    

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Project Manager Complex to join the team. 

The purpose of this role is lead and deliver transport infrastructure projects as well as supporting Waka Kotahi’s vision of efficiently delivering an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system, to create great journeys across the motu and to keep New Zealand moving. 

You'll establish and nurture close collaboration with all Alliance partners, including local iwi, contractors and consultants to deliver project leadership as part of the Owner Interface team. You will be ensuring that the outcomes delivered are best for project, as well as aligning to Waka Kotahi desired outcomes. 

This is a multi-faceted role, requiring strong leadership qualities to manage our suppliers' project teams. Working in the Project Delivery team, you’ll collaborate and engage with teams across Waka Kotahi, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners. This is where your strong relationship skills will come to the fore. 

You will work lead projects through various stages which could include business case development, planning, procurement, detailed design and implementation as required. This will require leading a project team of internal and/ or external professional people. 

You will find out more about the role here

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $131,000 - $175,000 commensurate to skills and experience. 

Ko koe tēnei | About you    

Our successful Senior Project Manager Complex will bring: 

• Substantial experience in project management, including programme, financial and risk management, preferably in the transport sector 

• The ability to develop projects by applying a strong understanding of legislation and the business case approach 

• Experience in managing contracts within the civil engineering industry and a sound understanding of delivery models (Alliancing, Traditional NZS3910) 

• A collaborative and team focussed approach to project development 

• Exceptional relationship management skills 

• Experience in leading project teams of professional people including those from external organisations 

• Strong influencing skills, with the proven ability to negotiate successfully with senior leaders within the transport sector or similar 

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public service.   

Mō mātou |About Us 

At NZTA, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in the future. 

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

• Flexible working arrangements, including [remote/hybrid options - role dependant]. 

• Along with our other benefits we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.  

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:  

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. 

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.