Senior Project Manager

At the Otago Regional Council
(ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment,
now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be
sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation,
and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach.
We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special
place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New
Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands,
dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are,
and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior
Project Manager to join our Engineering on a permanent, full time (37.5 hours
per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin office.

The purpose of this position is to
assist the Assets and Delivery Team Leader and Manager Engineering to deliver
infrastructure projects and contracts.

As a Senior Project Manager, you
will be responsible for:

• Managing Flood Protection infrastructure
  projects using standard project management processes including scope and budget
  control.
• Coordinating multi-disciplined teams of internal
  and external resources to achieve agreed objectives
• Liaising with the project team as resourced
  across multiple projects, including external consultants and contractors
• Manage contracts with suppliers and contractors
  to undertake professional services and construction works
• Providing leadership within in the project
  management function, including expert advice and guidance, coaching and
  mentoring
• Building and maintaining effective working
  relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

If you are an experienced project
manager and enjoy with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, then
this is the role for you

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil)
  or similar experience
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
  and/or Prince2 Practitioner
• 10+ years' experience in civil engineering,
  project or contract management
• 5+ years' experience in client-side project
  management withing government, local government, or public enterprise
  environment
• Sound project programming and risk management
  skills

The job description can be found here - PD Senior Project Manager Engineering October

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate
diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment
that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage
applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with
respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and
AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and
capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria,
we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why
you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We don't always work
to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as
their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

At ORC, we value diversity, and
the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment
options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive
interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your
interview, just let us know—we welcome it

Learn more about who we are —
join our online whānau Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to see
what life at ORC is like.

All candidates require the right
to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Monday 19
January 2026

For further information, please
contact