Senior Project Manager - Special Projects (Auckland / Wellington)

Overview

Senior Project Manager - Special Projects (Auckland / Wellington) at Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver a diverse range of special property maintenance and refurbishment projects.

Apply hands-on building, carpentry or renovation experience to project delivery.

Lead a portfolio of projects sourced outside standard maintenance activities, including remediation of maintenance issues and works that may require council consent, engineers reports and geotechnical reports.

Work with external contractors and / or maintenance partners to deliver projects on time, to budget and in compliance with requirements.

Provide site management for project delivery, with some travel as required.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of proven project management experience in construction or residential property maintenance.

Certified or qualified builder with more than 5 years of experience in residential renovations / refurbishments.

Experience reading architectural designs, engineers reports and building plans.

Tertiary qualification in Project Management / Engineering or similar with proven project management experience (minimum 5 years).

Substantial practical experience in property maintenance or construction.

Contract management and negotiation experience.

Strong stakeholder, contractor and colleague engagement to communicate priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to work in a complex and changing environment; resilient and adaptable.

Up-to-date Project Management certification (e.g., Prince2).

Understanding of all legislative requirements in the construction industry (NZS3604, Healthy Homes Act, etc.).

Current Driver's Licence.

Benefits & What We Offer

Competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.

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About Kainga Ora

At Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities, we transform New Zealand's housing choices and outcomes by creating homes and communities for New Zealanders to thrive.

We are committed to working with Maori and iwi under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a positive, inclusive workplace.

How to Apply

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process via .

All applicants, including existing employees, must apply through this process.

For questions, contact

Application Timelines

Applications close on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 11 : 55pm.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed prior to the closing date.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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