Project Manager

Talent Propeller Limited; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression and training/deve

Health & wellbeing benefits

Kiwisaver and Superannuation

Sick leave from day one

Appointment time leave

Job summary

Invercargill City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex programmes within the Capital Delivery Team in Invercargill, New Zealand. You will coordinate external consultants, contractors and internal staff to deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.

The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, risk management, reporting to the project control group, and driving value-for-money outcomes for the city.

Qualifications

• 4+ years contractor or client project management experience.
• Ability to produce detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects with focus on budget, timeframes and quality.
• Support PM practices during all project lifecycle phases.
• Collaborate with external and internal project team partners to align milestones and programme outcomes.
• Confidently communicate project goals and outcomes with consultants, contractors and other service providers.
• Work closely with service providers, contractors and consultants to deliver, forecast and manage budget and time for value-for-money outcomes.
• Work with the Project Management Office to build capacity within the Council to deliver projects well.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Job description

At Invercargill City Council, we're delivering projects that enhance our city, strengthen our communities, and create lasting value for generations to come. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager who thrives on turning ambitious ideas into reality. If you're passionate about leading complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and making a tangible difference in the place you call home, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

Our busy Capital Delivery Team are seeking a Project Manager.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Oversee multiple projects with a focus on budget, timeframes and quality
• Support external and internal project management practices during all project lifecycle phases
• Collaborate with internal and external project team partners to align milestones and other programme outcomes
• Confidently communicate project goals and outcomes with consultants, contractors and other service providers
• Work closely with all service providers, contractors, and consultants to deliver, forecast and manage budget and time to provide value-for-money outcomes for the Council and city
• Work with other staff within the Project Management Office to build capacity within the Council to deliver projects well

What you will bring:

• Demonstrable Contractor or Client Project Management experience (4+ years)
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with quality assurance, resourcing, financial management, health, safety and risk management procedures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively across large organisations at all levels
• Able to produce detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Able to prepare and present project status reports, including progress, challenges, and solutions, to the project control group
• Experience in planning, organising, communicating, and managing workloads and resources to meet deadlines and work requirements.

What we offer:

• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and amazing kai/kai moana. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There are outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore, plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

Applications close 6 November 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.