Project Management

Wellington Water; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water services provider in Wellington is seeking skilled project professionals, including Coordinators, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers. You will oversee significant infrastructure projects that impact the community and play a pivotal role in enhancing project delivery processes. Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities are provided in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working, including up to 2 days WFH

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks’ annual leave after 2 years

Chance to work on impactful projects

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery within civil infrastructure, water, construction, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of NZS391 contracts and construction contracts act.
• Ability to manage project risk, safety, compliance, and reporting to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects end-to-end: from scoping and procurement to delivery and handover.
• Managing project performance: overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Commercial and contract management: leading procurement processes and negotiations.

Skills

Project delivery in civil infrastructure

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership attributes

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Wellington Water’s New Internal Project Management Team. Full-time, Permanent Roles | Based in Petone | Relocation Support Available.

This is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Wellington Water is building a high performing project management function. Play a leading role in shaping the project management of significant three waters infrastructure projects, that have high community impact and visibility as the second largest water service provider in Aotearoa. To deliver on this, we are looking for skilled project professionals at all levels - Coordinator, Project and Senior Project Managers.

About The Roles

Our Project Managers will play a pivotal leading role to ensure delivery of critical network assets, infrastructure, plant and environmental improvements are carried out in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects end-to-end: from scoping and procurement to delivery and handover.


• Managing project performance: overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and risk while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.


• Commercial and contract management: leading procurement processes, negotiations, and contractor performance.


• Project coordination and support: maintaining project documentation, reporting, financial tracking, and stakeholder engagement.


• Stakeholder and community engagement: preparing engagement plans and supporting positive communications with our partners, councils, and mana whenua.


• Embedding best practice: supporting the development of a project management centre of excellence across Wellington Water.

Whether you’re just starting out in project coordination or are a seasoned project manager, we’ll match your responsibilities and remuneration to your experience and ensure you have a clear pathway to career progression.

About You

We’re seeking candidates who bring a strong mix of project management and coordination skills, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You’ll be successful in these roles if you have:

• Experience in project delivery within civil infrastructure, water, construction, or related sectors.


• Strong commercial and procurement acumen with understanding of NZS391 contracts and construction contracts act.


• Managing the entire project cycle – Concept development, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.


• Experience working in the local government sector and project management office (PMO).


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• The ability to manage project risk, safety, compliance, and reporting to a high standard.


• Leadership attributes to mentor others and foster high-performing teams.


• For senior roles: proven delivery of complex or high-risk infrastructure projects, with 7+ years’ experience.


• A collaborative mindset with strong emotional intelligence and a drive for excellence.

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

• Flexible working, including up to 2 days WFH.


• A comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.


• Professional development and career progression opportunities.


• 5 weeks’ annual leave accrual after 2 years’ continuous service.


• The chance to work on projects that make a real difference in our communities.

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About Us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, apply today to be considered. Open applications close 7th October 2025.

How To Apply

To view a copy of the position description follow click either; Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or Project Coordinator.

To apply for the role, and find out more about our project management centre of excellence click on the "apply" button.

For further information, email: [e-mail]

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand and have an appropriate Visa.