Assistant Project Manager - Graduate Role

TBIG The Building Intelligence Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyPath programme

Mentorship

Lunch ‘n’ Learn sessions

Social events

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

TBIG The Building Intelligence Group in Wellington is offering a graduate Assistant Project Manager role starting late 2026 or early 2027. You’ll work with experienced project specialists on a range of projects, supported by the MyPath programme to provide practical experience and guidance.

You’ll join a team, contribute to meetings on site visits, and help with reports, minutes and project programmes while developing core PM skills and ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• This graduate opportunity focuses on development and exposure to multiple project stages.
• Candidates should show curiosity, ambition and interest in construction.
• Role includes mentorship and structured development through MyPath.

Responsibilities

• Support TBIG project team in project delivery.
• Engage with clients, consultants and contractors to build relationships.
• Prepare reports, minutes and project programmes.
• Develop meeting-management skills and collaboration.

Skills

Ambition to learn

Good communicator

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction, building science, design, QS or similar

Job description

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TBIG The Building Intelligence Group – Wellington, North Island

No experience required

1d ago , from TBIG The Building Intelligence Group

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM) with TBIG, you’ll get your hands on a great range of projects, work alongside experienced project specialists, and gain exposure to the kind of work that will help shape your future career.

We’re passionate about supporting the next generation of talent, and this graduate opportunity will kick off in late 2026 or early 2027. As part of the role, you’ll join MyPath, our supported APM programme, giving you access to structured development, practical experience, and guidance from people who have been there before.

You’ll have completed a tertiary qualification in construction, building science, design, QS or something similar. You may just be starting out, but you’ll bring curiosity, ambition and a real interest in all things construction. Most importantly, you’ll be keen to get stuck in, build your skills and make the most of the opportunities that come with being part of a great team and working on meaningful projects.

You Matter @ TBIG

You really do! We want you to have the best work stories when you’re talking with your mates, because every day will be different. You’ll have boots on the ground when you go on a site visit, you’ll contribute to meetings, soak up skills at Lunch ‘n’ Learn sessions and be part of our regular social events. You need to have some fun at work, and we encourage that.

And, while you’re working hard on your career, we’ll help with some of the smaller things – like a well-stocked kitchen, lots of social times with your colleagues, and company health and well-being initiatives such as our Spring Challenge.

The Role

As an APM, you’ll get your hands on a great range of project opportunities and the chance to work with multiple teams. You’ll get to experience projects in different phases, building your exposure in everything from design to construction and getting a project to the finish line - that magic day when people walk into their new building or tamariki see their new school for the first time.

You’ll be part of a team, with a mentor, helping our projects hit their milestones through:

Supporting the TBIG project team in project delivery.

Engaging with people on projects – it’s all about team and building relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.

Preparing reports, minutes, and programmes – it’s the big and small details that matter.

Developing skills in meeting management.

Here’s what we need from you:

Ambition to learn and be mentored towards a PM career on TBIG’s MyPath Programme.

A great attitude is everything. Our clients and project teams genuinely enjoy working with TBIG project teams.

Be a good communicator, if you’re clear, consistent and positive, you’ll win respect.

A willingness to step up and take ownership for delivering some parts of a project

Be able to take guidance, as well as keen to make suggestions and find solutions – project management revolves around planning, collaboration and problem-solving.

You will have googled us by now:

And here’s what you will have found … The Building Intelligence Group (most people call us TBIG) is 100% New Z owned by over a quarter of our people. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted project specialists in Aotearoa. We’re right across Aotearoa – 14 locations put us in more places than any other PM company, giving you room to grow as your life changes. Our people deliver great projects – it’s what we’ve done for 35+ years.

This role is based in Wellington and commences between November 2026 and February 2027. The exact start date will be agreed with the successful candidates, offering flexibility to suit your summer plans.

Our people are our difference, so we are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team. We're all about investing in our people to ensureour clients receive the best service. With more offices than any Project Management firm in New Zealand we can offer a range of opportunities.

14 locations across Aotearoa.
100% NZ owned by the people who work in the business.
35+ years delivering project success.