Associate Director Project Delivery

4 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

As one of the world's top **100**young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

Estates is responsible for AUT's 3 main Auckland campuses, covering over 30 hectares of land. They comprise of 80 buildings and 250,000m2 of GFA, a $1.8bn built environment asset value.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director, Project Delivery to lead a diverse range of property and building initiatives. As a senior leader within the Estates Group, you will manage complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**
- Lead and oversee the planning, design, procurement and implementation of property and building projects.
- Ensure project delivery aligns with key objectives, including quality, time and cost targets.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans to support senior stakeholders in decision making.
- Oversee change management processes, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
- Coordinate activities across multiple projects and operational functions.
- Provide strategic support and guidance to stakeholders on university-wide impact of initiatives and changes.
- Drive continuous improvement of information services, processes and resources to maximise value and impact.

**Ko wai koe | About you**
- Proven experience leading a complex property, building and space related projects from initiation to completion.
- Strong project management expertise with the ability to oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a collaborative approach to managing change.
- Demonstrated experience working with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

AUT is a fantastic place to work and has excellent staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, generous leave allowances and free membership to AUT gyms.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Along with your CV, please ensure to submit a cover letter which explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest.

**Ref: 91048**

**Applications close 21 February 2025 at 5pm.


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