Project Manager - Capital Works

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Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading University ranked 13th place in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rankings for sustainability. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers.

Our significant Property Portfolio represents a vibrant, valuable, and complex network of physical spaces that enable learning and teaching, research and innovation, support the student experience as well as our partnerships and engagement.

Te Rautaki Tūāpapa, our new Estate Strategy to 2030, reinforces our commitment to sustainability and provides a cohesive, future-focussed and coordinated approach to investment in, and management of, our physical environments throughout the University estate.


Job Description

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

You will be a member of a team of high-performing Project Managers working across a wide portfolio of capital works projects ensuring successful delivery. The role will focus on opportunities to lead estate wide asset renewal efforts, deliver sustainability and carbon-net zero initiatives, manage building refurbishment projects, and implementation of teaching and outdoor space related projects.

Some key aspects and responsibilities include:

Brief Development – Leading the process of brief development with end users and stakeholders across the University.
Project Design – Leading the design team to deliver sustainable design solutions.
Business Case Development – Lending and informing the business case and ensuring progress through to approval.
Project Procurement – Oversee / Manage the preparation of tender documents, calling and evaluation of tenders, and letting of contracts.
Construction Management - Lead and manage internal/external construction management teams
Commissioning - Analyse, organise and managing commissioning and other close out activities
Stakeholder Management - Manage the process of external and internal stakeholder engagement
Strategic and Risk management - Ensure that appropriate strategic and risk management processes are in place
Health & Safety and Equity Development
If you're passionate about creating dynamic, future-focused spaces and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to New Zealand’s leading university.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity. Salary banding starts at $130k.

About You | He kōrero mōu

You are committed to delivering excellence across every project, consistently achieving high standards in quality, sustainability, and budget performance. From minor refurbishments to major capital developments, your strategic planning and delivery expertise ensure impactful outcomes that enhance the University’s built environment.

Your proven experience spans the full project lifecycle—from design coordination and stakeholder engagement to procurement, contract administration, financial oversight, and reporting. This is supported by a relevant tertiary qualification and ideally, professional membership (or associate membership) of a recognised body.

Your success is driven by your ability to communicate with influence and build strong relationships. You thrive in collaborative environments, bringing a customer-focused mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution.

We proudly provide an environment that will enable you and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career to help you develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks of annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
A generous and inclusive parental leave policy.
In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website


Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 27th July, 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.


Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

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