Project Manager - Linton

Citycare Property; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variety across projects

Autonomy and ownership

NZDF environment

Team culture

Professional development

Salary reviews

Job summary

Citycare Property is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of facilities, infrastructure, renewals, and capital works across Linton Military Camp, just south of Palmerston North. You will work with NZDF personnel, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects that support national security and community infrastructure.

The role emphasizes autonomy, relationship-building, and end-to-end delivery from planning to handover within a purpose-driven NZDF

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience delivering construction, property, infrastructure, facilities management, or capital works projects.
• Strong project delivery, commercial, and contract management experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering projects through planning, procurement, delivery, and handover.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning and procurement through to delivery and handover.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Administer contracts including NZS 3910, NZS 3915, and NZS 3916.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and specialist service providers.
• Build trusted relationships with NZDF stakeholders and project partners.
• Identify risks and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain project governance, reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

Join our New Zealand Defence Force Facilities Management Services team and help deliver projects that support one of New Zealand's largest and most important military bases.

Citycare Property is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of facilities, infrastructure, renewals, and capital works projects across Linton Military Camp.

Located just south of Palmerston North, Linton is the New Zealand Army's largest camp and a key hub for engineering, logistics, infantry, armour, and a wide range of military capabilities. This is an opportunity to enjoy genuine variety, autonomy, and ownership while working alongside NZDF personnel, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects that support those who protect and serve Aotearoa.

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

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

• Leading projects from planning and procurement through to delivery and handover
• Managing budgets, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
• Administering contracts including NZS 3910, NZS 3915, and NZS 3916
• Coordinating consultants, contractors, and specialist service providers
• Building trusted relationships with NZDF stakeholders and project partners
• Identifying risks and driving continuous improvement opportunities
• Maintaining project governance, reporting, and documentation requirements
• 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, navigating complexity, and delivering successful outcomes.

You'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience delivering construction, property, infrastructure, facilities management, or capital works projects
• Strong project delivery, commercial, and contract management experience
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
• Experience delivering projects through planning, procurement, delivery, and handover
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A commitment to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental outcomes

You'll also need the legal right to work in New Zealand, be able to pass a drug and alcohol test, consent to a Criminal Record Check, and meet NZDF security requirements.

Benefits| Ngā painga

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

• Variety across facilities, infrastructure, renewals, and capital works projects
• A high degree of autonomy and ownership in your project portfolio
• The opportunity to work within a unique and purpose-driven NZDF environment
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Annual salary reviews and a competitive remuneration package

About Us | Mō Mātou

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 sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes 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 Te Uru Tāngata Centre For Workplace Inclusion,

We 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 any support you may need.

Discover why our people love working with us here

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