Healthcare Infrastructure Project Specialist

Archway Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand's Northern Region Infrastructure Delivery team in Counties Manukau is seeking a motivated Project Specialist to support delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects alongside senior project managers, consultants and contractors. The role emphasizes governance, reporting and project controls, with a clear pathway for career development into project management accountability.

This is a hands-on client-side role within a large government organisation, offering exposure to

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure or capital projects
• Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Science or a related discipline
• Experience in project controls, governance, procurement, reporting or project administration
• Experience in client-side project delivery environments or understanding of client-side governance, approval and delivery processes
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• PRINCE2, PMINZ membership, or progress toward PMP or RegPM accreditation will be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects
• Coordinating governance and assurance activities
• Assisting with project controls, reporting and performance monitoring
• Supporting procurement, commercial and contract administration processes
• Managing programme documentation and reporting requirements
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholder engagements
• Supporting risk, issue and change management activities

Skills

Project coordination

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Construction/Infrastructure projects

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering/PM/QS/Architecture/Building Science

Job description

Health New Zealand's Northern Region Infrastructure Delivery team in Counties Manukau is seeking a motivated Project Specialist to support delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects alongside senior project managers, consultants and contractors. The role emphasizes governance, reporting and project controls, with a clear pathway for career development into project management accountability.

This is a hands-on client-side role within a large government organisation, offering exposure to