Project Manager

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Free health insurance

Annual health checks

Leave purchase option

Eye test reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is seeking a relationship-focused Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of capital infrastructure projects within the Design and Delivery team. You will guide projects from planning through procurement, delivery, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality that meets council and community expectations.

Successful candidates will bring extensive infrastructure or building project management experience, strong commercial

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate or tertiary qualification in a discipline related to infrastructure, building, or project management.
• Formal project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is desirable.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, building, or construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused leader who can influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex capital projects across the full lifecycle.
• Manage consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve objectives.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide robust project controls, reporting and governance support.
• Identify and manage commercial, operational and delivery risks.
• Ensure alignment with Council objectives, standards and community outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Contract management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)

Job description

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Are you a relationship-focused Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex infrastructure projects through strong stakeholder engagement, disciplined project management, and collaborative leadership?

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Design and Delivery team and lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects that help shape Hamilton's future.

This role would suit someone who brings either:

• Strong Heating Venting and Cooling (HVAC), mechanical services, or building systems expertise, or
• Extensive vertical infrastructure/building construction project management experience

and who enjoys working across technical experts, consultants, contractors, governance groups, and community stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes.

About the Role:

As Project Manager, you'll lead projects from planning and design through to procurement, delivery, commissioning, and handover. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the quality standards expected by Council and our community.

Success in this role isn't just about project delivery—it’s about building trusted relationships, creating alignment across diverse stakeholders, and providing the structure and governance needed to successfully navigate complex projects.

What you'll do:

• Lead the delivery of complex capital projects across the full project lifecycle
• Manage consultants, contractors, and suppliers to achieve project objectives
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide robust project controls, reporting, and governance support
• Identify and manage commercial, operational, and delivery risks
• Ensure projects align with Council's objectives, standards, and community outcomes
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)
• Significant experience delivering infrastructure, building, or construction projects
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to lead through influence
• Most importantly, you'll be someone who combines technical credibility with genuine relationship-building capability and a structured, outcomes-focused approach to project delivery.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa $117k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the:

26 August 2026

Note:

We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short‑listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.