Project Manager

5 days ago

New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs NZ Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Leave cover until 30 June 2026)

Hours: Full-Time

Business Group: Water Services Programme

Branch: Policy and Te Tiriti

Join us and transform your career.

Safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater underpins the health and wellbeing of all our communities. The Government has undertaken to support councils to address substantial water infrastructure deficit by providing a new range of structuring and financing tools for water services. The pace and profile of the Local Water Done Well programme means you'll work as a member of a handpicked team across a range of challenging policy issues critical to implementation - spanning areas of legislation, economic regulation, infrastructure planning and investment, and system stewardship and monitoring. The knowledge and experience you'll gain in contributing to this high-profile programme will have the power to transform your career.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to provide maternity leave cover and ensure continuity and support Local Water Done Well programme delivery. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and teams while ensuring goals are met and stakeholders are informed throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, execute, and close projects according to defined scope, budget, and timeline
  • Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and adjust as needed
  • Identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and escalate when necessary
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders and team members throughout all phases
  • Monitor project performance using appropriate tools
  • Ensure quality standards are met and project deliverables align with objectives
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve high performance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Application close: 5pm, Thursday, 11 December 2025

For more information please contact: Andrew Gentle

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