Project Manager

Wētā Workshop Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking dynamic Project Managers to lead immersive experiences worldwide. This role involves managing complex, design-driven projects, ensuring they meet creative visions and client expectations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, orchestrate project plans, and maintain budget control while adapting to fast-paced environments. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering extraordinary storytelling experiences across the globe, from Asia to Europe. If you thrive in dynamic settings and possess a knack for creative problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing design-driven, technically complex projects.
• Strong grasp of budget control and stakeholder reporting.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate project execution plans, budgets, and KPIs.
• Ensure seamless integration of design and production processes.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Control

Stakeholder Reporting

Creative Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

Deliver the Extraordinary. Manage Projects that Inspire

At Wētā Workshop, we don’t just build worlds — we transport audiences into them.

From award-winning installations to record-breaking attractions, our immersive experiences are driven by imagination and crafted with passion, offering audiences a promise: to experience something they’ve never encountered before.

Now, we’re looking for Project Managers to help bring these stories to life across the globe.

As a Project Manager in our Immersive Experiences team, you’ll play a pivotal role in how we realise and deliver these unique global experiences

You’ll take the project reins across design and production phases, ensuring our projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with both our creative vision and client expectations.

• Orchestrate detailed project execution plans, programmes, budgets, and KPIs in collaboration with our visionary creative directors and producers
• Ensure seamless integration of design, technical, and production processes while tracking and managing financials and project outcomes
• Identify and tackle risks before they become roadblocks
• Keep key stakeholders and senior management in the loop with regular updates on progress, budget, and milestones

Find out more about the ins and outs of the role in our job description here.

You’ll thrive here if you have:

• Proven expertise managing design-driven, technically complex projects on the global stage – ideally in creative industries like immersive experiences, themed entertainment, museum installations, theatre/large-scale live shows etc
• A strong grasp of budget control, project programming, and stakeholder reporting in a fast-paced environment
• A natural ability to shepherd diverse, multidisciplinary teams (ideally in multiple locations) and juggle a number of workstreams
• Clear, confident communication — whether you’re syncing up with creatives or reporting back to clients
• Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Find out more & apply

Check out some of our previous projects to get an idea of the work we do.

We’re based in Wellington, New Zealand - but our projects can take us to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

We’re looking for both permanent and fixed-term project managers.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [e-mail] – otherwise apply today and help us deliver the future of immersive storytelling.