Project Manager

1 week ago

Hastings, Iowa, New Zealand Hastings District Council Full time

Tihei mauri ora

Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - Project Manager

Permanent Full-time

We're on the hunt for experienced Project Managers to join our Infrastructure Group—people who are confident communicators and proven leaders in delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. This is your chance to drive meaningful change, leading internal and external teams to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering challenging projects on time and within budget. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who thrives on ownership, leadership, and problem-solving.

You'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects across either:

  • Transport – including bridges, structures, slip repairs, road rebuilds, and safety improvements
  • 3 Waters – covering pipelines, treatment plants, reservoir upgrades, and pump stations

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage outcomes, risks, reporting, and stakeholder relationships. You'll coordinate across multiple interfaces and lead a collaborative design and delivery approach to ensure our projects meet both technical and community needs.

Ōu wheako – about you

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Hold Bachelor level qualifications in Engineering or similar disciplines
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant Civil Engineering experience.
  • Local authority experience would be advantageous.
  • Able to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience in managing challenging projects within 3 waters OR Transport environments
  • Understand budgeting, compliance, and project delivery in a corporate setting
  • Be a proactive leader who motivates others and builds strong internal and external working relationships

This role is part of Infrastructure Group. The Group includes 3 Waters, Transportation, a Delivery Office and a Professional Services Panel.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke's Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

Project Manager JD (if you are viewing this via SEEK - please visit the careers page on our website for a copy of the Job Description)

Applications close: Sunday 9 November 2025

Click here to find out about all the great reasons why you'll want to work for us.

Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application.

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