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Senior Project Manager (Complex)
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Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty
Project Management (Engineering)
Full time
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Posted 43m ago
As a respected project manager your leadership in significant projects will contribute positively towards delivering tangible benefits for the Tauranga region
Seeking 7-10 years' project management experience with a solid track record either within a complex construction or infrastructural project led environment
Significant Government investment towards road infrastructure across the region. Tauranga based role.
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Opportunities to create positive benefits for your community and across the motu don't come along every day!
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager Complex to join the team.
The purpose of this role is lead and deliver transport infrastructure projects as well as supporting Waka Kotahi's vision of efficiently delivering an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system, to create great journeys across the motu and to keep New Zealand moving.
You'll establish and nurture close collaboration with all Alliance partners, including local iwi, contractors and consultants to deliver project leadership as part of the Owner Interface team. You will be ensuring that the outcomes delivered are best for project, as well as aligning to Waka Kotahi desired outcomes.
This is a multi-faceted role, requiring strong leadership qualities to manage our suppliers' project teams. Working in the Project Delivery team, you'll collaborate and engage with teams across Waka Kotahi, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners. This is where your strong relationship skills will come to the fore.
You will work lead projects through various stages which could include business case development, planning, procurement, detailed design and implementation as required. This will require leading a project team of internal and/ or external professional people.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
Our successful Senior Project Manager Complex will bring:
Substantial experience in project management, including programme, financial and risk management, preferably in the transport sector
The ability to develop projects by applying a strong understanding of legislation and the business case approach
Experience in managing contracts within the civil engineering industry and a sound understanding of delivery models (Alliancing, Traditional NZS3+10)
A collaborative and team focussed approach to project development
Exceptional relationship management skills
Experience in leading project teams of professional people including those from external organisations
Strong influencing skills, with the proven ability to negotiate successfully with senior leaders within the transport sector or similar
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Ko wai mātou | About us
At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in the future.
Rā Katinga | Applications close:
16 October 2026
For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty
Project Management (Engineering)
Full time
Add expected salary to your profile for insights
Posted 43m ago
As a respected project manager your leadership in significant projects will contribute positively towards delivering tangible benefits for the Tauranga region
Seeking 7-10 years' project management experience with a solid track record either within a complex construction or infrastructural project led environment
Significant Government investment towards road infrastructure across the region. Tauranga based role.
.
Opportunities to create positive benefits for your community and across the motu don't come along every day!
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager Complex to join the team.
The purpose of this role is lead and deliver transport infrastructure projects as well as supporting Waka Kotahi's vision of efficiently delivering an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system, to create great journeys across the motu and to keep New Zealand moving.
You'll establish and nurture close collaboration with all Alliance partners, including local iwi, contractors and consultants to deliver project leadership as part of the Owner Interface team. You will be ensuring that the outcomes delivered are best for project, as well as aligning to Waka Kotahi desired outcomes.
This is a multi-faceted role, requiring strong leadership qualities to manage our suppliers' project teams. Working in the Project Delivery team, you'll collaborate and engage with teams across Waka Kotahi, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners. This is where your strong relationship skills will come to the fore.
You will work lead projects through various stages which could include business case development, planning, procurement, detailed design and implementation as required. This will require leading a project team of internal and/ or external professional people.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
Our successful Senior Project Manager Complex will bring:
Substantial experience in project management, including programme, financial and risk management, preferably in the transport sector
The ability to develop projects by applying a strong understanding of legislation and the business case approach
Experience in managing contracts within the civil engineering industry and a sound understanding of delivery models (Alliancing, Traditional NZS3+10)
A collaborative and team focussed approach to project development
Exceptional relationship management skills
Experience in leading project teams of professional people including those from external organisations
Strong influencing skills, with the proven ability to negotiate successfully with senior leaders within the transport sector or similar
To view the position description, click here
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in the future.
Rā Katinga | Applications close:
16 October 2026
For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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