Project Manager
Rotorua Lakes Council · Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Government Administration · 201-500 employees
About the role
The Project Manager will oversee the planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects, including community facilities and infrastructure. They are responsible for managing consultants and contractors while ensuring projects remain within scope, budget, and schedule.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate genuine delivery capability through practical examples of managed projects and effective stakeholder communication. The role requires a proven ability to take ownership of projects from initiation through to completion.
Full description
This role is about delivering projects that make a visible difference to our community.
Our Capital Delivery Team delivers a diverse portfolio including community facilities, parks, recreation assets, buildings, three waters, horizontal and vertical infrastructure, and strategic capital investment.
We are looking for a genuine Project Manager who can plan and deliver projects, manage consultants and contractors, protect scope, programme and budget, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and take ownership from initiation through to completion.
Initially this role will support the Museum Programme and deliver a portfolio of community facility and sport and recreation projects. Over time project allocations may change to reflect organisational priorities.
The Position Description provides the formal role context. We value applications that demonstrate genuine delivery capability supported by practical examples of work.
Tell us about your experience Rather than focusing solely on a cover letter and CV, we'd like to understand the projects you have personally delivered.
Please provide:
- A concise career record.
- Two one to two-page project sheets demonstrating projects you personally managed.
- Examples of work you personally created or controlled where appropriate and not commercially sensitive.
- Relevant qualifications, registrations and certifications.
Please upload all supporting documentation under 'Additional Documents'.
What happens next
- We review your evidence pack.
- We invite shortlisted candidates to an informal Teams discussion.
- Preferred candidates attend an in-person mutual-fit day with the Capital Delivery Team.
We are looking for judgement, ownership, integrity, collaboration and the ability to consistently deliver successful capital projects.
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