## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Manage and deliver a diverse range of special property maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Bring your hands-on building, carpentry or renovation experience
- Permanent role at $131,727 + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits
- Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity
- The
- Senior Project Manager Special Projects
- works with a variety of stakeholders to contract and deliver programmes of work that are outside our standard maintenance activities.
These tend to be projects to remediate accumulated maintenance issues and could be anything from a subsidence issue through to driveway resurfacing.
Projects often require council consent, engineers report and geotech reports and involve working with external contractors and / or our maintenance partners.You'll use project management principles to ensure your portfolio of projects are delivered on time, to budget and meet all compliance requirements.
This will include site management and therefore some limited travel might be required.We are a supportive team on the cusp of achieving greatness, so it's a great time to join and influence outcomes and the way we do things.
Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bringYou'll have at least 5 years of proven project management experience gained in the construction or residential property maintenance industriesYou'll be a certified or qualified builder with experience in residential renovations and / or refurbishments for more than 5 yearsExperience with reading architectural designs, engineers report and building plans.Tertiary qualification in Project Management / Engineering or similar and proven project management and minimum experience of 5 years.Substantial practical experience working in property maintenance or construction industryDemonstrated experience in contract management and negotiationA track record of effective engagement with stakeholders, contractors and colleagues, to ensure priorities are communicated clearly and deadlines are achievedDesire and resilience to work in a complex and constantly changing environmentUp to date recognized Project Management certification e.g. Prince2Sound understanding of all legislative requirements within the construction industry (NZS3604, HealthyHomes Act etc.)Current Driver's LicenceWe offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.These benefits are described in more detail hereAs a Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.
We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.
We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Mo matou - Our OrganisationAt Kainga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.What is exciting about working for Kainga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.
That includes being a trusted partner for Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
O tatou uara -Our valuesOur values were developed by us, for us.They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.
Our values are :
ManaakitangaPeople at the HeartMahi TahiBetter TogetherWhanakeBe BoldTuhono mai - Join usTo view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via .Please note : all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date.This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants.
Applications close on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 at 11 : 55pm.We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.
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