Project Manager

Rotorua Lakes Council; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking a genuine Project Manager to plan and deliver capital projects, manage consultants and contractors, and safeguard scope, schedule and budget. You will own projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring clear stakeholder communication and practical delivery to benefit our community.

Initially you will support the Museum Programme and deliver a portfolio of community facility and sport and recreation projects.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver capital projects with clear milestones.
• Manage consultants and contractors end-to-end.
• Protect scope, programme and budget throughout delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and sponsors.
• Own projects from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Manage consultants and contractors to achieve project outcomes.
• Protect scope, programme and budget across the lifecycle.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide regular updates.
• Take ownership from initiation through to completion.

Job description

This role is about delivering projects that make a visible difference to our community.

Our Capital Delivery Team delivers a diverse portfolio including community facilities, parks, recreation assets, buildings, three waters, horizontal and vertical infrastructure, and strategic capital investment.

We are looking for a genuine Project Manager who can plan and deliver projects, manage consultants and contractors, protect scope, programme and budget, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and take ownership from initiation through to completion.

Initially this role will support the Museum Programme and deliver a portfolio of community facility and sport and recreation projects. Over time project allocations may change to reflect organisational priorities.

The position description provides the formal role context. We value applications that demonstrate genuine delivery capability supported by practical examples of work.

Tell us about your experience

Rather than focusing solely on a cover letter and CV, we'd like to understand the projects you have personally delivered.

Please provide:

• A concise career record
• Two one to two-page project sheets demonstrating projects you personally managed
• Examples of work you personally created or controlled where appropriate and not commercially sensitive
• Relevant qualifications, registrations and certifications

Please upload all supporting documentation under 'Additional Documents'.

What happens next:

• We review your evidence pack
• We invite shortlisted candidates to an informal Teams discussion
• Preferred candidates attend an in-person mutual-fit day with the Capital Delivery Team

We are looking for judgement, ownership, integrity, collaboration and the ability to consistently deliver successful capital projects.

Applications close on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 9:59pm