Project Manager

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Zealand transport agency is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects in Hamilton. The successful candidate will manage project delivery and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient outcomes. A salary between $92,000 - $110,000 will be offered, along with family-friendly arrangements and benefits, including 5 weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Family-friendly working arrangements

5 weeks of annual leave

Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Experience managing contracts in civil engineering, understanding NZS391X format.
• Ability to develop scopes, designs, and delivery options with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through various stages including scope development and planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals.
• Ensure outcomes align with NZTA desired outcomes.

Skills

Experience in construction project management

Relationship management skills

Ability to negotiate successfully

Collaborative and team-focused approach

Influencing skills

Job description

• Contribute your technical leadership across significant projects that will deliver tangible benefits for the wider community
• Seeking 3-5 years’ experience project management experience with solid exposure within construction or infrastructural project environments
• Permanent opportunity based in Tauranga or Hamilton

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join the team. The purpose of this role is deliver transport infrastructure projects as well as supporting NZ Transport Agency’s vision of efficiently delivering an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system, to create great journeys across the motu and to keep New Zealand moving.

You’ll establish and nurture close collaboration with all partners, including local iwi, contractors and consultants to deliver project leadership. You will be ensuring that the outcomes delivered are best for project, as well as aligning to NZTA desired outcomes.

This is a multi-faceted role, managing our suppliers' project teams. Working in the Project Delivery team, you’ll collaborate and engage with teams across NZTA, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners. This is where your strong relationship skills will come to the fore.

You will lead projects through various stages which could include scope development, planning, procurement, detailed design and physical works as required. This will require working in a project team of internal and/or external professional people.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Our Successful Project Manager Will Bring

• Experience in construction project management, including schedule, financial and risk management, preferably in the transport sector
• The ability to develop projects by working with internal and external professionals to develop scopes, designs and delivery options
• Experience in managing contracts within the civil engineering industry and a sound understanding of delivery models using NZS391X format contracts
• A collaborative and team focussed approach to project development
• Solid relationship management skills
• The ability to work in project teams of professional people including those from external organisations
• Influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate successfully with team member and leaders within the transport sector or similar

We are looking to appoint between $92,000 - $110,000 depending on skills and experience.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At NZTA, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in the future.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

You will get the opportunity to deliver transport infrastructure projects in your community. You will guide these projects from inception to when the physical works are completed, working across multiple disciplines to build infrastructure that direct benefits the people who travel on our road networks.

In Addition, We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Family friendly working arrangements.
• Along with our other benefits we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and enables us to better serve our community. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we welcome your application.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

23 November 2025

For further information, email: [e-mail]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.