Project Manager - Linton
Join our New Zealand Defence Force Facilities Management Services team and help deliver projects that support one of New Zealand's largest and most important military bases.
Citycare Property is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of facilities, infrastructure, renewals, and capital works projects across Linton Military Camp.
Located just south of Palmerston North, Linton is the New Zealand Army's largest camp and a key hub for engineering, logistics, infantry, armour, and a wide range of military capabilities. This is an opportunity to enjoy genuine variety, autonomy, and ownership while working alongside NZDF personnel, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects that support those who protect and serve Aotearoa.
If you enjoy building strong relationships, managing competing priorities, and seeing projects through from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga
Leading projects from planning and procurement through to delivery and handover
Managing budgets, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
Administering contracts including NZS 3910, NZS 3915, and NZS 3916
Coordinating consultants, contractors, and specialist service providers
Building trusted relationships with NZDF stakeholders and project partners
Identifying risks and driving continuous improvement opportunities
Maintaining project governance, reporting, and documentation requirements
Ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery
What You'll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe ki te Rūnanga
You'll thrive in this role if you're a practical, solutions-focused Project Manager who enjoys building strong relationships, navigating complexity, and delivering successful outcomes.
You'll bring:
5+ years' experience delivering construction, property, infrastructure, facilities management, or capital works projects
Strong project delivery, commercial, and contract management experience
Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
Experience delivering projects through planning, procurement, delivery, and handover
Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
A commitment to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental outcomes
You'll also need the legal right to work in New Zealand, be able to pass a drug and alcohol test, consent to a Criminal Record Check, and meet NZDF security requirements.
Benefits | Ngā painga
At Citycare Property, our people are at the heart of everything we do. In return, you'll enjoy:
Variety across facilities, infrastructure, renewals, and capital works projects
A high degree of autonomy and ownership in your project portfolio
The opportunity to work within a unique and purpose-driven NZDF environment
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Annual salary reviews and a competitive remuneration package
About Us | Mō Mātou
Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.
Discover why our people love working with us here
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We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.
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