Date: 2 Mar 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

• Provide thought leadership on all areas of project management
• As subject matter expert – champion best practice as you train, coach and mentor
• Opportunity for 6 months to cover parental leave

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Parks & Community Facilities (PCF) is dedicated to making great places Aucklander’s love by supporting several related services such as asset maintenance, management and renewals of Parks, Open Spaces, Buildings, Facilities, Conservation Areas and Urban Ngahere (forest). As kaitiaki (guardian) of Auckland Council facilities, we play a vital role in promoting the wellbeing of our communities and environment while also delivering strategically significant programmes.

PCF delivers upward of $200 million in capital and renewal works annually, with 90+ project staff working on these projects. As Principal Project Management Specialist, and as the subject matter expert in Project Management, you’ll ensure Council continuously delivers value for money and future-fit facilities through providing thought leadership on all areas of project management.

You’ll champion industry best-practice, providing advice, guidance, tools and techniques across the department, and monitor progress and outcomes.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• We’ll be looking for a tertiary qualification in project management or similar, along with professional body registration such as Prince2, PMP, CAPM or C3PM.
• You’ll bring extensive experience in project management of building and/or open space projects, including business case writing, multi-criteria analysis, cost/benefit analysis, risk and change management, sustainability and safety in design principles.
• Your experience will also include development of organisational project and programme management frameworks, and the delivery of associated training for project and programme managers.
• You’ll have a natural ability to transfer knowledge in an inspiring way, tailoring your approach to the different groups to ensure your ‘training’ is accepted and made part of the persons daily way of delivering projects. In a nutshell ‘people will always gravitate towards you for support and knowledge’.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You’ll be joining a team of diverse dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region, who are passionate about delivering tangible results for the business, community and future generations.

We have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will have some flexibility with how those hours are set.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

If you are high performing, passionate about Auckland and the world around you and would like the chance to make tangible and visible improvements to our environment, then join us. Apply today (telling us why you are interested in and right for this opportunity) by cover letter along with your CV.

Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.
This is a 6 month fixed term/secondment opportunity.

Applications close Thursday, 6th March 2025

You will be required to have a valid NZ driver's licence due to the nature of the position where you may be required to travel to various Community Facility sites across the Auckland region.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.