Project Manager - PPP

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead delivery on a nationally significant infrastructure programme
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team, driving planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across a multi-year programme
• Fixed-term opportunity through to 31 July 2026, based at our National Office in Wellington
• Mō te tūnga | About the role
• The Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Programme is a multi-year infrastructure initiative that will deliver new high-security accommodation and amenities, improving conditions for staff and prisoners and supporting delivery of our three organisational outcomes.Delivered under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, the programme spans procurement, design and construction, and long-term asset management and facilities maintenance.As Project Manager, you'll take a hands-on role in delivering the first phase of the PPP procurement process. You'll shape and manage workstream plans, oversee programme schedules and dependencies, and ensure high-quality documentation and reporting for governance. You'll support the development of procurement strategies, manage tender logistics, and contribute to evaluation and negotiation processes.This role offers the chance to be part of a nationally significant programme that will directly improve infrastructure across the corrections network. You'll work alongside a skilled and collaborative team, with the opportunity to influence outcomes that support safer environments and better long-term results for staff, prisoners, and communities.
• Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
• To be successful you should have :
• Proven project management experience in infrastructure, property, or construction, with a track record of delivering projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong planning and delivery capability, including managing schedules, monitoring progress, and escalating risks or issues to keep complex programmes on track.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams, technical specialists, and external suppliers.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes, including tender logistics, evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Clear and confident communication, with the ability to produce high-quality documentation and convey technical information to a range of audiences.
• Ngā painga | The benefits
• The midpoint of the salary range is $124,758 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $106,045 - $149,710 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
• Tono ināianei | Apply Now
• To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored
• CV and a cover letter
• describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
• Applications close on : Sunday 12th October
• If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact , or visit
• careers.corrections.govt.nz.
• | Location : | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) || Category : | Project managers || Attachment : | (Word, 228KB) Position Description (PDF, 364KB) Position Description |

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