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Experience a supportive team culture with excellent leadership and a range of well-being initiatives.
This full-time position is available in either Mangawhai or Dargaville with WFH options.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Kaipara District Council!
The district is undergoing a remarkable phase of significant growth and transformation, offering an opening for a dynamic Project Manager to become an integral part of our close-knit Infrastructure Project Delivery team.
About the opportunity
Are you a skilled and dynamic Project Manager ready to make an impact?
Join us in delivering a diverse portfolio of capital projects that will help bring our Long-Term Plan (LTP) to life for our communities.
From initial design through to completion, you'll manage scope, procurement, risks, and dependencies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
Your expertise will help maximise the benefits of these critical initiatives.
About you
You bring proven experience in managing large infrastructure projects, supported by strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
With a talent for building relationships and influencing at all levels, you pair technical expertise with sharp problem-solving and attention to detail.
In a fast-paced environment, you excel at managing priorities and delivering results.
In addition, you will have:
3+ years' proven experience in infrastructure project management.
Hands-on experience in 3 Waters, civil projects, and commercial construction.
Relevant qualifications in civil engineering and project management (preferred).
Expertise in procurement and managing professional services and capital works contracts, with a strong grasp of procurement principles.
A track record of effectively managing project finances and budgets.
The ability to manage contractors while building and maintaining strong working relationships.
What we offer
Kaipara District Council offers a fun and supportive team environment with great work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
We also offer:
Competitive salary, laptop and mobile phone.
An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities.
One paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community.
Staff healthcare, banking and retail discounts.
A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives.
Free fruit and espresso in the office.
Our business is to create a thriving community, where people love to live, work and play.
We pride ourselves on making a positive difference and we nurture our people and place by inspiring a vibrant healthy and caring environment with a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Our mahi is underpinned by our values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (being trustworthy), whakaute (respect) and mahia te mahi (make it happen).
How to apply
If you're keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, use the link below to be directed to our Careers Website and apply now!
Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner, at ****** if you have any questions.
Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and policy vetting checks.
To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6711815.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
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