Project Specialist - Major Capital

Archway Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand's Northern Region Infrastructure Delivery team in Counties Manukau is seeking a motivated Project Specialist to support delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects alongside senior project managers, consultants and contractors. The role emphasizes governance, reporting and project controls, with a clear pathway for career development into project management accountability.

This is a hands-on client-side role within a large government organisation, offering exposure to

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure or capital projects
• Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Science or a related discipline
• Experience in project controls, governance, procurement, reporting or project administration
• Experience in client-side project delivery environments or understanding of client-side governance, approval and delivery processes
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• PRINCE2, PMINZ membership, or progress toward PMP or RegPM accreditation will be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects
• Coordinating governance and assurance activities
• Assisting with project controls, reporting and performance monitoring
• Supporting procurement, commercial and contract administration processes
• Managing programme documentation and reporting requirements
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholder engagements
• Supporting risk, issue and change management activities

Skills

Project coordination

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Construction/Infrastructure projects

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering/PM/QS/Architecture/Building Science

Job description

• Full time, permanent position
• Room for career development into full project management accountability
• Join one of New Zealand's largest government organisations

Metro Auckland |Counties Manukau
Health New Zealand's Northern Region Infrastructure Delivery team is delivering some of New Zealand's most significant healthcare infrastructure investments. We are seeking a motivated Project Specialist to join our Major Capital Team in Counties Manukau.
This role offers exposure to major healthcare developments and provides an excellent pathway for project professionals looking to build careers in large-scale infrastructure delivery.

The Opportunity

Working alongside senior Project Managers, consultants and contractors, you will support the delivery of complex capital projects through strong governance, reporting and project controls by:

• Supporting delivery of major healthcare infrastructure projects
• Coordinating governance and assurance activities
• Assisting with project controls, reporting and performance monitoring
• Supporting procurement, commercial and contract administration processes
• Managing programme documentation and reporting requirements
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholder engagements
• Supporting risk, issue and change management activities

About You

You may currently be a Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, Contract Administrator, Site Engineer, Project Controls Coordinator, Construction Coordinator or Junior Project Manager.

To be successful, you will bring:

• 2-5 years' experience supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure or capital projects
• A qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Science or a related discipline
• Experience in project controls, governance, procurement, reporting or project administration
• Experience working within client-side project delivery environments, or a strong understanding of client-side governance, approval and delivery processes
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• PRINCE2, PMINZ membership, or progress toward PMP or RegPM accreditation will be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to major healthcare infrastructure developments
• Gain exposure to complex project and governance environments
• Learn from experienced project and infrastructure professionals
• Build capability in project controls, procurement, commercial management and delivery assurance
• Develop a pathway toward Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles

Make a Lasting Impact

This is more than a project support role. It is an opportunity to help deliver healthcare infrastructure that will support patients, communities and clinicians for decades to come.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.