Assistant Project Manager (Auckland)

Key Details

Gain hands-on exposure to complex projects and the opportunity to lead when required.

Early January

• start, fixed term until June
• , rate up to $96,227 (pro rata)

Job Overview

In this role, you will support Construction Project Managers throughout the demolition, planning, construction and defecting phases while actively contributing to daily stand-ups, integration events, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll manage RFIs, liaise with architects and consultants, Build Partners and oversee demolition activities, including pricing, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring safe asbestos removal.

Your responsibilities also include attending site visits, monitoring health and safety compliance, managing stakeholder relationships with councils, utilities, and iwi, and ensuring risk management, quality assurance, and legislative compliance.

Additionally, you'll assist with organising pre-start meetings, reporting progress, mitigating variances, and completing close-out documentation to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

This role is part of a highly focused team that works together in our Newmarket office during set hours Monday to Friday.

Your attention to detail and commitment to structured processes will help ensure projects meet their goals on time and to the highest standards.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work in Agile, collaborative environments

Project Management certification (PMP / PRINCE2) or solid understanding of programme management principles or PRINCE2 methodology.

Write, understand and manage construction programmes, Gantt charts and critical paths.

Sound understanding of NZS

Strong written and verbal communication

Effective engagement with stakeholders, communities, and iwi.

Benefits

Nou te rourou – What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

About Kainga Ora

As 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.

At Kainga Ora, our important responsibility is 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.

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 supports prompt feedback for all applicants including those impacted by organisational change.

Applications close on Friday, 21 November

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.

Location(s) : Auckland Central Regional Office

Expertise : Construction, Development & Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Management

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