Project Manager

Citycare Property; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citycare Property in Queenstown Lakes District is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of facilities management projects, asset renewals, building improvements, minor capital works, and Design & Build projects across the Queenstown Lakes District. You will oversee budgets, risks, and stakeholders, delivering outcomes that improve local communities with autonomy and ownership.

You will manage planning, procurement, delivery and handover, ensuring safe, compliant and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience delivering construction, facilities management, property, infrastructure or capital works projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Experience with Design & Build projects and NZS3910 contracts (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Leading projects from planning and procurement through to delivery and handover.
• Managing budgets, forecasting, procurement and contract administration.
• Building trusted relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Identifying risks and driving continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Health & Safety

NZ Driver Licence

Education

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Design & Build knowledge (advantage)

NZS3910 contracts knowledge (advantage)

Job description

Posted Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 10:00 am

Join our Queenstown Lakes District Council team and help deliver projects that support one of New Zealand's most iconic and rapidly growing regions.

Citycare Property is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of facilities management projects, asset renewals, building improvements, minor capital works, and Design & Build projects across the Queenstown Lakes District.

This is an opportunity to enjoy genuine variety, autonomy and ownership while working alongside clients, contractors and stakeholders to deliver outcomes that make a lasting difference to local communities.

If you enjoy building strong relationships, managing competing priorities, and seeing projects through from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you.

As Project Manager, you'll oversee a varied programme of work, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading projects from planning and procurement through to delivery and handover
• Managing budgets, forecasting, procurement and contract administration
• Building trusted relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Identifying risks and driving continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery

What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe ki te Rūnanga

You'll thrive in this role if you're a practical, solutions-focused Project Manager who enjoys building strong relationships, managing competing priorities, and delivering successful outcomes.

You'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience delivering construction, facilities management, property, infrastructure or capital works projects
• Strong project delivery, commercial and contract management experience
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients, contractors and consultants
• Experience delivering projects through planning, procurement, delivery and handover
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A commitment to Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental outcomes
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence

You'll stand out if you have Design & Build experience, knowledge of NZS3910 contracts, facilities management project experience, or a relevant qualification and project management certification such as PRINCE2 or PMP.

At Citycare Property, our people are at the heart of everything we do. In return, you'll enjoy:

• Variety across facilities management, renewals, capital works and Design & Build projects
• A high degree of autonomy and ownership in your portfolio
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A competitive salary package
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the Queenstown Lakes community

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainability across social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions, while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Diversity Works , honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any preferences or requirements that will support you to perform at your best. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, undergo a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.

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