Project Manager

Freedom Lifestyle Villages is redefining retirement living across New Zealand by creating vibrant, connected communities where residents enjoy independence, security, and a true sense of belonging. With multiple villages underway and planned, they are committed to delivering high-quality homes and facilities that enrich lives.

They are now seeking a Project Manager to join their Tauranga-based team. This is a client-side role offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale retirement village developments nationwide.

About the Role

Reporting to the GM Development, you will manage projects across both horizontal (civil / land) and vertical (housing) phases from feasibility and master planning through to construction, completion, and aftercare. You’ll coordinate design, procurement, and delivery processes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Projects include several active and upcoming villages across New Zealand, each comprising 200–250 homes with annual builds of 60–70 homes per site, featuring civil and earthworks, well-appointed village centres, RV carparks, and extensive village amenities and landscaping. Some travel will be required (day trips every 1-2 weeks, overnight stays monthly).

Key Accountabilities

• Manage feasibility inputs, project programming, and risk.
• Oversee design management, procurement of consultants and contractors, and contract administration.
• Drive master planning and resource consent processes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and champion a wellbeing-focused culture.
• Manage construction delivery, completion documentation, and seamless handover to operations.
• Prepare accurate reporting and maintain strong stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Why Join?

At Freedom, their purpose is Empowering Lifestyle Freedom for over 50’s living. They live by their values : One Team, Do the Right Thing, Make it Happen, Be Brave, Keep it Real . You’ll join a passionate team committed to creating thriving communities and enjoy the chance to grow into a broader role as the business expands.

Apply now with your CV to register your interest or contact Matt Donnelly on for a confidential discussion.

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All applications (including direct) will be reviewed and processed by Assemble Recruitment only.

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