Project Manager, Housing Programme (Fixed Term Till 30 June 2027)

JacksonStone & Partners; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work-from-home options

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

JacksonStone & Partners seeks a Project Manager to support the Housing Programme in Wellington, NZ, on a fixed-term basis through to 30 June 2027. You will coordinate a diverse portfolio of housing initiatives, manage documentation and reporting, and engage with internal and external partners to drive community outcomes.

The role requires proven project management or coordination experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and an understanding of housing or urban development issues.

Qualifications

• Project management or coordination experience.
• Background in housing, local government, planning, or community development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisation, communication and reporting abilities.
• Understanding of housing, urban development, or community housing issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of multiple housing programme projects
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and timelines
• Support stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners
• Monitor project risks, milestones, budgets, and actions
• Assist with funding applications and programme administration

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Communication

Reporting

Organisation

Housing/urban development knowledge

Job description

• Shape housing outcomes in a growing community
• Deliver a diverse portfolio of housing initiatives
• Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team

Project Manager - Housing Programme (Fixed Term till 30 June 2027)

• Shape housing outcomes in a growing community
• Deliver a diverse portfolio of housing initiatives
• Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team

About the Organisation

Our client is a local government organisation committed to improving housing outcomes and supporting sustainable community development. Working in partnership with government agencies, iwi, community organisations, and housing providers, they are delivering a range of initiatives that address current and future housing needs.

About the Role

This fixed-term opportunity will see you supporting the delivery of a substantial housing programme through to June 2027. Working closely with the Housing Programme Manager, you'll coordinate and progress a diverse portfolio of projects focused on affordable housing, papakāinga development, housing quality, homelessness initiatives, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of multiple housing programme projects
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and timelines
• Support stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners
• Monitor project risks, milestones, budgets, and actions
• Assist with funding applications and programme administration

Skills & Experience Required

We are seeking a practical and organised project professional who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders and delivering meaningful community outcomes.

• Project management or project coordination experience
• Background in housing, local government, planning, or community development
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Excellent organisation, communication, and reporting abilities
• Understanding of housing, urban development, or community housing issues

Start Date:

ASAP

Length of Contract:

Fixed term through to 30 June 2027

What's on Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements and some work-from-home flexibility
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful housing outcomes
• Diverse project portfolio with strong community impact
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

To apply for this position, you must be currently residing in New Zealand, and either be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a valid NZ Work Visa.

REFERENCE:

BH-11801

FURTHER ENQUIRIES:

Cindy Barthel on 04 550 8010