Project Manager | Public Transport Operations

Environment Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic and operational projects within the Public Transport team. The successful candidate will manage resources, risks, and budgets while fostering collaboration and mentoring others. A strong track record in project management and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experienced project manager with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational projects for the Public Transport team.
• Manage resources, risks, and budgets.
• Mentor Project Coordinators to enhance project management capability.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Prince2 or PMI Certification

Qualification in change management

Tools

Agile methodologies

Scrum methodologies

Job description

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Job Type: Fixed Term | Full Time
Fixed Term 18 Months | Full Time

Job Category: Environmental Services

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region. The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This role ensures the successful delivery of strategic and operational projects for the Public Transport team. You’ll lead projects from initiation to completion, manage resources, risks, and budgets, and foster collaboration across teams. You’ll also mentor Project Coordinators and help lift project management capability across the organisation.

You’ll be accountable to the Public Transport senior leadership team, supporting practices that align with our strategic and operational outcomes. This is a key role in progressing our PT Roadmap and embedding project management best practice.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’re an experienced project manager with a strong track record of delivering complex projects. You bring excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, and thrive in collaborative environments. You’re passionate about continuous improvement and mentoring others.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience

• A qualification in project management (Prince2 or PMI Certification) or demonstrable experience in these area
• Experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Experience in government or political environments is a plus
• A qualification in change management and/or risk management would be an advantage

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We’re on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday, 12 October. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you\'re excited about this role but don\'t meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

Job Description

Project Manager