Project Manager (Major Capital Works)

• Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
• Based in Te Awamutu with hybrid working available (offering a combination of working from home and from our offices)

Do you want to be at the forefront of a major rollout of new infrastructure, as part of a team whose district is preparing for huge projected growth over the next decade? The Waipā district is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand. It is anticipated that by 2050 an additional 25,000 people will be calling Waipā home.

Nestled in the heart of the Waikato, Waipā District offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle. Known as the Home of Champions, our district boasts high-performance sports like rowing, cycling, and kayaking, as well as stunning natural reserves and vibrant communities. With excellent schools, quality housing, and proximity to Hamilton (commutable daily), plus Auckland and Tauranga (weekend escapes), Waipā is the place to achieve true work-life balance.

About the Role

The newly created role of Project Manager is a great opportunity to join our Project Delivery business unit. We are looking for a project manager who can hit the ground running in all aspects of programme and project management, including scoping and design work.

About You

Our successful candidate will have:

• Strong contract / contractor management skills
• Outstanding communication and relationship management skills
• Tertiary degree in Engineering or relevant Business-related field
• A passion for all things infrastructure

For full details on the role responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description on our careers site.

What we offer

At Waipā District Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a fun, family-friendly, and community-focused work environment. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Flexibility:
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • The option to work from other Council offices in Cambridge and Te Awamutu.

• Wellbeing and lifestyle support:
  • Free parking at our offices.
  • Access to discounted gym memberships and online wellbeing resources.
  • Free annual medical check-ups (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) and flu vaccinations.
  • Contributions towards eye tests, lenses, and frames.

• Professional growth:
  • Financial support and leave for study programs relevant to your role.
  • Leadership development and emerging leader programmes.
  • Reimbursement for professional memberships with recognised industry bodies.

• Leave and recognition:
  • 4 weeks of annual leave, plus 3 additional special leave days between Christmas and New Year's. (Our offices shut down for 2 weeks over Christmas)
  • An extra week of leave after 5 years of service.
  • Morning tea and prezzy card recognition for service milestones.

• Insurance and remuneration:
  • Life insurance scheme.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual performance and remuneration reviews aligned with market benchmarks.

• Community and support:
  • Employee Benefits Programme with discounts on retail, travel, and more.
  • Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for personal and professional support.
  • A value and appreciation scheme to recognise colleagues at all levels.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your career while enjoying the support and flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. While the role is based out of our Te Awamutu office, some travel within the Waipā district may be required (at Council's reasonable expense) to fulfil your duties.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, or you wish to set up job alerts for future vacancies with us, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code: 36900LGC.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 at 5:00pm.

Don't delay - apply now to join our team at Waipā District Council!