Assistant Project Manager

Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Professional development

Mentoring

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Crown Infrastructure Delivery is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects in New Zealand. You will work with Clients, Capital Projects, Advisory and the PSO to help projects progress through their lifecycle.

Candidates should be motivated, organized and eager to learn, with a project management qualification (or working towards one) and experience in construction environments.

Qualifications

• Alignment with CID values: Keep it Simple, Make it Happen, Do What’s Right, Build Lasting Relationships.
• Project management qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience in construction or project environments.
• Familiarity with NZS 3910 and NZS 3916 contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and analytical skills.
• Confidence using project management tools like Procore.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and documentation.
• Assist with contracts, change control and business cases.
• Manage risks, issues and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Provide high-quality administrative and project support.

Education

Project management qualification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Are you ready to help shape the future of infrastructure in New Zealand? Crown Infrastructure Delivery (CID) is looking for a proactive Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of high-impact government infrastructure and construction projects.

Who We Are

CID is a Crown- owned company delivering complex infrastructure and property projects across New Zealand. We partner with government agencies to manage procurement, design, and delivery—ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with lasting value.

At CID, you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to excellence. We offer flexible working, professional development and the chance to make a real impact.

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll work closely with Clients, Capital Projects and Advisory, and the Project Support Office (PSO) teams to support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across their lifecycle.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Supporting project delivery and documentation
• Assisting with contracts, change control and business cases
• Managing risks, issues and stakeholder communications
• Ensuring health and safety compliance
• Providing high-quality administrative and project support.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised, and eager to learn, with:

• Alignment with CID’s values: Keep it Simple, Make it Happen, Do What’s Right, Build Lasting Relationships
• A project management qualification (or working towards one)
• Experience in construction or project environments
• Familiarity with NZS 3910 and NZS 3916 contracts
• Strong stakeholder engagement and analytical skills
• Confidence using project management tools, for example Procore

Why join us?

At CID, our values guide everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive team that invests in your development and gives you the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference.

What we offer:

• Impactful infrastructure projects across Aotearoa
• A trusted, Crown- owned organisation with a strong reputation
• Hybrid flexibility and a collaborative team culture
• Professional development and mentoring from experienced project leaders

For a position description, email [e-mail]

Any questions? Please contact Sarah Giles on 027 262 3459

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.