Date: 19 Mar 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience department has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (known internally as a Senior Healthy Waters Specialist) within the Storm Readiness Team. Reporting to the Manager Storm Readiness Delivery, you will be responsible for managing the planning, design and construction of a portfolio of stormwater-related infrastructure projects.

Please note: This role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop project briefs and business cases
• Procure and manage external suppliers and internal specialists for the design and construction of projects
• Act as “Client’s Representative” on professional services contracts and “Principal’s Representative” on NZS 3910 construction contracts
• Manage project risks and provide regular progress reporting to senior management and elected members
• Enhance council’s reputation by always behaving in a professional and collaborative manner
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Work with Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience’ operational and planning staff, other council departments and other members of the council family - Watercare Services, Auckland Transport and others - to achieve great outcomes for Auckland

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He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires experience in similar project management or engineering roles, with a sound understanding of contract and administration management.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil and/or Environmental) or equivalent experience
• Membership in a relevant professional body or progress toward full membership.
• Project management qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Site safety and safety in design experience.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in three waters infrastructure sector, with 2 years in stormwater delivery.
• Familiarity with local government and political environments.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

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.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
Applications close Sunday 30th March at 11:59pm

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.