Project Manager

North Island - Auckland North Shore/West Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, invites experienced client-side Project Managers to deliver major infrastructure and vertical construction projects in Auckland. You will lead planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement and delivery across the full lifecycle, ensuring safe, timely and quality outcomes.

Based in Central Auckland, this permanent full-time role offers a high-impact opportunity to improve health infrastructure, with ongoing professional development, competitive remuneration and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience delivering major capital building and construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects through full lifecycle and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or RegPM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and risk management across the lifecycle.
• Coordinate procurement, contractor oversight, and commissioning.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to ensure clear communication and governance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procurement software

Job description

Health New Zealand is the country's largest healthcare organisation, leading the transformation of healthcare services to deliver equitable, high-quality outcomes for all New Zealanders. This is an opportunity to contribute to significant healthcare infrastructure projects that will support communities for generations to come.

Why Join Us?

• A high-impact role delivering infrastructure that directly supports better health outcomes.
• A substantial and secure pipeline of capital investment across Northern Region Infrastructure.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

This is a rare opportunity to work on projects of genuine scale, complexity, and community impact.

The Opportunity | Project Manager

Based in Central Auckland, you will play a key role in the delivery of a major infrastructure and vertical construction project at Auckland's Mason Clinic. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will lead project planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and delivery activities, ensuring successful outcomes from inception through to completion.

About You

You are an experienced client-side Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex capital works projects within either the public or private sector. You bring strong commercial acumen, sound judgement, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder environment.

We expect that you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, supported by a recognised project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or RegPM.
• 5-10 years' experience delivering major capital building and construction projects.
• Proven experience leading projects through the full lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site operations, building systems, and project delivery practices.
• Demonstrated application of contemporary project management disciplines, including risk, programme, and benefits management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand building regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards.

Make a Lasting Impact

This is more than a project management role. It is an opportunity to contribute to healthcare infrastructure that improves patient outcomes and supports communities across New Zealand. Your expertise will help deliver facilities that are safer, more sustainable, and fit for future generations.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Location: North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland

North Island - Auckland - North Shore

Job type: Permanent Full time