Commercial Projects Specialist - Fixed term Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves a large and diverse area, key towns include Raglan, Huntly, Ngaaruawaahia, Tuakau and Te Kauwhata. Smaller settlements include Gordonton, Matangi, Tamahere, Meremere, Port Waikato and Pookeno.
Our Head office in Ngaaruawahiaa is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working.
The Waikato district and Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato have much to offer. We prioritise the well-being of our employees and have cultivated an environment of hard work, respect, trust, empathy, and support.
About this role:
We are seeking a Commercial Projects Specialist to assist our Service Delivery team with the delivery of key projects in our community to ensure the commercial aspects are maximised to reduce the cost of project outcomes for our ratepayers. This new fixed term role for two years will provide robust commercial business cases to the planning of projects, ensure projects are set up for success and be accountable for their successful delivery.
What I do?
You will work closely with the Deputy General Manager Service Delivery to ensure the successful delivery of specific projects in the Waste Services, Facilities Services and Strategic Property teams. These physical works projects will deliver new buildings for these activities as well as ensure their projects are funded in ways that reduce financial impact on our ratepayers.
You will add value to these projects by ensuring their feasibility is robust, the projects are well planned and best practice is applied to their approach to market and ultimate delivery. You will be an expert at bringing a commercial lens to projects that have multiple stakeholders and outcomes and adept at keeping projects on plan and within budget.
What I bring?
You will be an experienced commercial project manager that can lead our stakeholders through the business case process, have significant experience in planning and delivering vertical builds to a high standard. With excellent communication skills, you will engage multiple stakeholders on the project delivery journey.
Why join our team?
We are an organisation embracing flexible working. You have the possibility of working from throughout our beautiful district in a manner that works for you, the business and our communities. The team you would join has fun while they work, enjoys a laugh and is highly respected throughout the organisation.
Additional Information
Hours of work: 32 to 40 Hours per week
Fixed term: 2 years
We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes a medical, alcohol and drug testing.
Submit your application today!
Reference # 33044
Posted on 08 Nov 2024
Closes on 24 Nov 2024 17:00
Location(s) Ngaaruawaahia
Expertise: Construction & Roading, Project Management, Property
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