Senior Project Manager Māori Outcomes

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Māori Outcomes to lead the delivery of medium to high complexity capital works and renewals projects that contribute to Auckland Council’s Māori Outcomes Strategy. As part of a wider network of kaupapa Māori kaimahi, this role combines strong project delivery expertise with a commitment to embedding Māori outcomes across programmes of work. You’ll lead project teams made up of council staff, contractors, and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with council frameworks, while contributing to meaningful outcomes for communities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
• Providing technical input during project planning and business case development to support effective project scoping and execution.
• Managing procurement, consultants, and contractors, while building strong relationships with Māori businesses and delivery partners.
• Overseeing financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and accurate reporting across project systems.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, governance, and council frameworks, while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring team members. 

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He kōrero mōu | About you

This role requires a highly capable project professional with strong communication skills and proven experience managing medium to high complexity construction and capital works projects. You’ll bring solid knowledge of procurement, contract management, and site monitoring, along with a strong understanding of health and safety and risk management practices. The ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholders — including within political environments — is essential, as is the agility to work across multiple projects and teams. A well-organised, solutions-focused approach is key, alongside confidence navigating ambiguity and making sound decisions. Importantly, you will value and bring mātauranga Māori into your work, with an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ideally te reo me ōna tikanga Māori.

You bring:

• At least 10 years’ experience delivering capital works and renewals projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field, with project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) preferred.
• Experience using systems such as SAP and Sentient (desirable).
• A current New Zealand driver’s licence.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career and on top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Click the link to find out more about our employee benefits package.

If you have any questions about this role, please email me kennedy.sua@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close Sunday 7 June 2026

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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.