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 looking for a talented Project Manager to drive delivery of infrastructure projects related to our Long Term Plan using our project management methodologies, frameworks & tools.
What I do?
Responsible for projects from inception through to operational handover, you will have an eye for detail with excellent planning, communication, and coordination skills. You will be required to lead your project team of technical experts to develop and implement the project plan, including scope, design, procurement and contract management. The projects are diverse in range from new or upgraded carparks, roading, boat ramps, public toilets, libraries, playgrounds, walkways and cycleways, and wharves and jetties, just to name a few.
What I bring?
We need someone that can build and maintain strong relationships, as well as adapt to changing circumstances. You will be someone with a broad range of technical knowledge and experience in civil engineering and infrastructure project management. Ideally, you'll also have a qualification in Engineering.
Why join our team?
Working at the Waikato District Council is something else that cannot be compared with any other. We are placed in the heart of the golden triangle. Located between Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, our continuing growth and diversity of communities has us setting a significant, varied and exciting infrastructure works programme. We have a highly motivated executive team that are leading the way to empower, support and enable our teams to deliver for the communities that we serve.
We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo a criminal check and pre-employment screening which includes alcohol and drug testing.
Submit your application today!
Application closing date: Sunday, 8th of September 2024 at 11:55pm.
To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code: 31280LGC
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