Principal Project Delivery

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Are you passionate about reducing flood risk and creating a more sustainable environment for Aucklanders? Do you want to help deliver large-scale, transformational projects in areas hardest hit by flooding?

We’re looking for an experienced project manager, confident communicator with a proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. This is your opportunity to drive real change—leading nature-based, green infrastructure projects that not only reduce flood risk but also restore ecosystems and strengthen community resilience.

As the Principal Project Delivery (Principal Project Manager) you will join the innovative Design Partnerships team, sitting in our Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience (HW&FR) department. 

In this pivotal role, you will provide expert technical and strategic guidance in delivering cutting-edge HW & FR projects within the Blue-Green Network programme of projects. You will lead a collaborative design and delivery approach, ensuring our projects meet both functional and community needs.

In this role, you will:

• Lead large-scale, nature-based water infrastructure projects that are innovative, sustainable, and transformational for the communities they serve.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and consultants, ensuring alignment across design, planning, community engagement, and delivery phases.
• Drive collaboration with mana whenua, communities, technical experts, and elected members to ensure co-designed, fit-for-purpose outcomes.
• Embed environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and cultural integration in every stage of project delivery.
• Balance competing priorities within a complex governance environment, demonstrating excellent risk management and strategic decision-making.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

As a seasoned professional driven to make a meaningful impact, this role draws on extensive experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver outcomes that create both environmental and social value. A background in managing high‑risk, high‑value projects demonstrates strong people leadership, confident stakeholder engagement, and the ability to build trusted, productive relationships.

Collaboration, organisation, and coordination come naturally, supported by significant experience working within local government and navigating the political landscape that comes with it. Complex concepts are communicated with clarity and ease, and public speaking is a genuine strength — enabling ideas to land well with a wide range of audiences.

We will also be looking for the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Science, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body or working towards full membership.
• 10+ years’ work experience in the three waters infrastructure sector or equivalent, with 5+ years in stormwater preferred.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Be part of a team that is dedicated to creating sustainable and resilient infrastructure for Auckland.

Application close date: Tuesday 24th of February at 11.59pm

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.