Principal Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Howick, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Deliver significant projects
  • SME for pool and aquatic project delivery 
  • Sitting within Parks & Community Facilities

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is dedicated to making great places Aucklander's love by supporting several related services such as asset maintenance, management and renewals of Parks, Open Spaces, Buildings, Facilities, Conservation Areas and Urban Ngahere (forest). As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities and environment while also delivering strategically significant programmes.

We have a rare opportunity for an Aquatics Principal Project Manager to join the Project Specialisation Office within Parks & Community Facilities. It's a specialist role which will see you as the SME for swimming pools and aquatic sites region wide in terms of project delivery. This includes swimming pools, water retaining structures, specialist surfaces and specialist mechanical and electrical plant and specialist furniture. 

You'll also work closely with the Regional Aquatic Facilities Manager to lead and manage the development of the rolling three-year Aquatic capital works delivery programme, and provide advice and coaching to other aquatic specialists. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll have significant experience in capital works building project delivery, and extensive experience in swimming pools and aquatic centre project delivery. This will include experience in delivering NZS 4441:2008 Swimming Pool Design, and we'd like to see a tertiary qualification in programme and/or project management (e.g. Prince2, PMP, CAPM, C3PM or equivalent).

You'll be well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively, being savvy to deal with ambiguity while making quality decisions in a dynamic environment while managing a number of diverse projects at the same time.

Alongside a collaborative nature and solid relationship management skills, you'll bring a clear customer service ethic as well as a sense of personal ownership and responsibility.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a career enhancing opportunity, competitive remuneration and to be part of Auckland's meaningful history. At the forefront of our community developments, you'll be part of a team that is dynamic and passionate about what we do. You'll play an important part in our Parks & Community Facilities department and across Council, delivering places Aucklanders love.

Please apply by cover letter (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) along with your CV.

Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.

Applications close Friday, 28th November 2025

This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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