Project Manager

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland’s city centre continues to experience an unprecedented level of construction from the public and private sectors, delivering billions of dollars’ worth of investment over the next few years.  Significant investment in new public spaces and street enhancements is helping create a vibrant city centre.
 
Auckland Council’s City Centre Programmes Team is looking for a Project Manager to join the team.  Reporting to the Manager of Delivery Programmes, you will directly contribute to the transformation of the city centre.
 
You will be joining us at an exciting time.  A significant programme of works is currently underway in Auckland’s midtown area, where planned regeneration will contribute to a vibrant city centre of civic and cultural life in Tamaki Makaurau, connected by world-class transport.  

He kōrero mōu: About you

This is a great opportunity in which to develop, you’ll be supported by a great team and encouraging manager. A requirement for strong technical ability and Project Management experience of 5 years or more will suit this role.
 
You will need to have experience in the delivery and implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects including managing or supervising multi-discipline consultant teams. You will need to demonstrate experience of strong health & safety and financial management acumen across end-to-end project management functions, from strategic planning to delivery and operation. 
 
Personally, you are able to demonstrate aiming for best practice and achieving customer-centric outcomes and can naturally walk the fine line of influencing and driving results with your stakeholders while maintaining and enhancing positive relationships.

You’ll also need to be willing to develop and build your own confidence and capability to contribute to the department’s Māori Responsiveness Plan and wider organisation’s vision to be a Treaty Responsive organisation.
 
If you have the required experience and passion, then we want to hear from you!

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. 
 
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
 
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! 
 
Tono Mai: Apply Now!
 
You can find the position description here 
 

Applications close 28th of May 2024

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Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
 

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.