Assistant Project Manager

Full-time

Group: Infrastructure & Assets

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Are you ready to support impactful infrastructure projects that shape the city's growth and resilience? We're seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our high-performing Design & Deliver team. With over 60 passionate professionals, we're driving the delivery of critical infrastructure that supports our vibrant and growing community. In this role, you'll support our Project Manager on a range of capital projects from new developments to upgrades of existing assets ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Ideally you might have experience within Waters, Transport, Vertical Infrastructure.

We're seeking someone with these types of skills, experience and attitude. Ideally you may have:

• Some previous experience in an Assistant Project Management role; Or a tertiary qualification in Project Management and / or Civil Engineering and even Project Management accreditation (for example, Prince2 or PMP); Or willing to work towards them.
• Some understanding and experience of programme, financial and risk management.
• Any experience supporting small, medium and / or large scale (million-dollar+) capital delivery projects.
• Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work hard while understanding balancing that with positive team culture and collegiality.
• A team player is a must

Please note both this secondment opportunity ends 30 June 2026

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A natural organiser with a detail-oriented and analytical mind
• Some experience in civil infrastructure project delivery, vertical infrastructure project delivery
• Some prior experience in project planning, scheduling or coordination
• Familiarity with Project tools (Excel, MS Project etc)
• Stakeholder management skills and experience.
• Proven oral and written skills
• Makes effective and timely decisions under pressure and thinks and manages clearly during times of rapid change.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet multiple deadlines.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Law and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Current clean driver's license.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?

Circa $85k - $95k dependent on skills and experience.

Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now

• View the position description.
• Click apply
• Complete the application process including the specific questions

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. .

Applications close on the: 09/12/2025

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.