Principal Project Delivery (Project Manager)

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 design 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. Reporting through to the Manager Design Partnerships you will be one of three Principal Project Delivery team members and in future may have the opportunity to manage 1-2 direct reports. 

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.

Click here to view the Position Description. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

You are a seasoned professional with a passion for making a difference. With experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, you deliver solutions that achieve multiple environmental and social outcomes. Your background includes project and contract management of high-risk, high-value projects, demonstrating a proven track record of effective people leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship management. 

You excel in collaboration, organization, and coordination, and have significant experience working within local government and associated political environments.

You have a talent for presenting complex concepts in a clear and accessible way, and your public speaking skills are outstanding.

We will also be looking for the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, 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

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. Click here to view a snapshot of some of our employee benefits.

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.

Applications close Tuesday 27th of May at 11.59pm.
 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.