Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.Our busy Project Management Office is seeking a Project Manager.Key responsibilities for this role include:Oversee multiple projects with a focus on budget, timeframes, and quality.Support external and internal project management practices during all project lifecycle phases.Collaborate with internal and external project team partners to align milestones and other programme outcomes.Confidently communicate project goals and outcomes with consultants, contractors, and other service providers.Work closely with all service providers, contractors, and consultants to deliver, forecast, and manage budget and time to provide value-for-money outcomes for the Council and city.Work with other staff within the Project Management Office to build capacity within the Council to deliver projects well.What you will bring:Demonstrable Contractor or Client Project Management experience (5+ years).Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with quality assurance, resourcing, financial management, health, safety, and risk management procedures.Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively across large organisations at all levels.Able to produce detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.Able to prepare and present project status reports, including progress, challenges, and solutions, to the project control group.Experience in planning, organising, communicating, and managing workloads and resources to meet deadlines and work requirements.What we offer:Career progression and training/development opportunities.Positive focus on employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships, etc.Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes.Access to sick leave from day one of employment.Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g., Doctor, bank, dentist.Waihopai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours, and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm, and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Oreti Beach & the Waihopai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Apply online at www.icc.govt.nz.Applications close Monday 19 August 2024. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.Reference code 6639863.
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