Poneke is on a journey of transformational change, responding to many of the challenges cities around the world are facing, while delivering an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
Wellington City Council is on track deliver the most ambitious capital works programme our city has ever seen. The Infrastructure & Delivery group is central to much of this mahi.
We are looking for a new Project Manager to join the Major Capital Projects team, working primarily on Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (Wellington Central Library) project, a seismic strengthening and refurbishment project for one of Wellington's most loved and high-profile buildings.
The person we're looking for will work very closely with the project team on several areas, including the procurement of Furniture, Fittings, and Equipment (FF&E) for the refurbished building. This is no ordinary project manager role, you'll have the opportunity to work on a unique project that will leave a lasting legacy on the city, and its spiritual heart Te Ngakau Civic Square.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from an experienced team - including an accomplished Project Director as well as the role's manager, Andrea Thomas , who has previously worked on the creation of the Waitohi Hub in Johnsonville. She puts her trust in people and creates the environment for them to do their best. The emphasis is on teamwork- there's no micromanagement, plenty of humour and no hierarchy. The team is small, but vital and supportive - everyone plays a part at the centre of the project.
We're looking for someone who is flexible, able to work at pace. You'll have experience working in FF&E procurement and logistics, along with the usual attributes of a project manager - attention to detail, great time management, excellent communication and relationship building skills, and proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Project. You will be keen to work on a project that will play a key part in reinvigorating Te Ngakau, and also creating a space that Wellingtonians will use and enjoy for generations to come. You will also use your expertise and knowledge as you work on other projects across the Major Capital Project team.
You'll be based at our Boulcott Street offices, and actively involved in site visits with opportunities working with our executive leadership team and elected members.
Working with us Working for Te Kaunihera o Poneke offers youa range of benefits ,including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts, and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
You'll be playing a part inmaking our city an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play.
So if joining a team that is focused on delivering the best outcomes for the city now and into the future seems like something that you want to be part of,apply today!
Applications close 21 st of April 2024.All applications must be submitted online.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to undergo a Ministry of Justice check.
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing:******
Applicants must be prepared to undergo apre-employment medical which may encompass a drug and alcohol screening if short-listed.
The successful applicant will hold a position of trustwith the Council and applicants must therefore be prepared to undergo a criminal record check ifshort-listed.
The successful applicant will hold a position of trustwith the Council and applicants must therefore be prepared to undergo credit history checks ifshort-listed.
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