Water Resource PM - Hybrid, Impactful Stewardship

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Impact on environmental sustainability

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee critical water resource management projects in the Queenstown area. You will lead planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable water use.

This hybrid role combines site assessments, community outreach, and strategic planning with regular reporting from a flexible work environment. A strong background in environmental or infrastructure projects and compliance with regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with a focus on environmental or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in water resource management or conservation.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and best practices in water management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of water resource management projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental scientists, contractors, and community groups.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies related to environmental impact and resource availability.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Water resource management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Environmental regulations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee critical water resource management projects in the Queenstown area. You will lead planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable water use.

This hybrid role combines site assessments, community outreach, and strategic planning with regular reporting from a flexible work environment. A strong background in environmental or infrastructure projects and compliance with regulations is essential.