Senior Project Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa Mātāmua

• Are you an experienced Project Manager keen to make a difference for conservation in Aotearoa?

• Do you have a deep understanding of project management and experience across multiple disciplines?

• Permanent full time, Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercargill location

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of DOC projects from scoping to completion. This role will be responsible for delivering multi-disciple projects and workstreams focusing on infrastructure delivery, integration of IT systems, policy, and advertising. You will manage and co-ordinate various site investigations and workshops across the country and work with other DOC teams and stakeholders to successfully deliver projects.

The position will be focussed on:

• Project manage a wide range of deliverables including leading site investigations, stakeholder workshops, options assessments, business analysis, procurement and contractor monitoring.

• Establish and maintain project documentation, including project management plans, procurement plans, contracts, reporting, change control, and data management, to ensure successful delivery.

• Management of project budgets (OPEX and CAPEX) including accurate forecasting, identification of savings opportunities and ensuring value for money.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Work collaboratively with the wider Programme team including the Programme Manager and District Operations to ensure projects are technically robust, lessons are shared, and a consistent approach is achieved.

• Turn complex technical processes into efficient, actionable plans by engaging the right consultants and contractors, ensuring clarity of scope, expected deliverables, and quality standards.

• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks, ensuring smooth delivery within compliance requirements and deadlines.

• Management of Health and Safety of staff, consultants and contractors

• Upholding Te Triti o Waitangi obligations by supporting meaningful engagement with iwi groups and embedding cultural capability and co-design where appropriate

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Minimum 5+ years proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects with a strong understanding of project management practices and principles, risk management, and governance

• Experience in delivering complex infrastructure works with Regulatory Approvals eg. building consents, resource consents, Environmental plans

• Experience in leading muti-discipline projects/workstreams to deliver successful projects for stakeholders

• Experience in procurement and contract management including different contracting delivery models and forms of contracts

• Proficiency in MS Office tools and MS Project

• Strong financial literacy and management capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, along with a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams

• A thorough understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and management of health and safety throughout all stages of project delivery

• Experience engaging and working collaboratively with Māori to ensure outcomes meet expectations of our treaty partners

• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguous situations and bring structure and clarity to complex projects

• Current full drivers licence

Desirable:

• Certified in Prince2 or PMP (or similar) and adept with a range of project management practices and methodologies

• Experience and knowledge of working with NZTA in roading corridors

• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary project / workstreams including infrastructure, IT integration, policy, advertising

• Knowledge or experience in Local or Central Government environments