Three Waters Infrastructure Project Lead

Buller District Council; Westport; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career成长

Supportive team culture

Meaningful mahi for communities

Access to EAP Services

Southern Cross Health Insurance

West Coast lifestyle

Job summary

Buller District Council in Westport is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital works and infrastructure projects across transportation, water, and community facilities. You will manage projects from concept through handover, oversee planning, procurement, construction, and stakeholder engagement to deliver outcomes for local communities.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week) within the Three Waters team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate diploma or technical certificate in a related discipline.
• Experience delivering infrastructure or capital works projects.
• Strong project management including planning, scheduling, budgeting and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage risks, QA, health and safety and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience procuring and managing consultants and contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• High level of problem solving, analytical thinking and decision making.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Current full New Zealand driver licence and legal right to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-profile capital works and infrastructure projects.
• Manage projects from concept through completion including planning, procurement, construction and handover.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of assets including transportation and water facilities.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, iwi, government agencies and community groups.
• Provide specialist project management expertise influencing Council decisions.
• Lead procurement processes and manage large construction and consultant contracts.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery and problem-solving.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in local government project management.
• Contribute to growth, resilience and long-term sustainability of the Buller District.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Driver licence

NZ work rights

Education

Under-graduate diploma or technical certificate

Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Formal Project Management qualification

Public sector / Local government experience

Tools

Contract management

Procurement

Health & safety compliance

Reporting software

Budget tracking tools

Job description

Buller District Council in Westport is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital works and infrastructure projects across transportation, water, and community facilities. You will manage projects from concept through handover, oversee planning, procurement, construction, and stakeholder engagement to deliver outcomes for local communities.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week) within the Three Waters team.