Project Manager

Lead the delivery of campaigns and projects that create meaningful change.

You'll manage client relationships, coordinate teams, and ensure our work meets the highest standards while championing our values in every interaction.

Project Manager

Wellington | Part-time or full-time | Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level

Your role in our whanau

Be the orchestrator who brings our best work to life.

You'll lead the delivery of campaigns and projects that create meaningful change, managing client relationships and coordinating diverse teams to ensure everything runs smoothly while championing our values in every interaction.

Working across our creative, media, and consulting teams, you'll be the trusted advisor clients turn to and the steady hand that guides projects from initial brief to final delivery.

This is where organisation meets inspiration — perfect for someone who thrives on bringing order to creative chaos.

What your days will look like

Leading project delivery

Take ownership of campaign and project delivery from start to finish.

You'll manage timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring every piece of work meets our high standards and creates the impact our clients need.

Building strong client relationships

Become the trusted face of Hemisphere for your assigned clients.

You'll understand their business challenges, anticipate their needs, and communicate progress in ways that build confidence and strengthen partnerships.

Coordinating creative excellence

Brief creative, media, and production teams with clarity and precision.

You'll translate client objectives into actionable briefs, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure all elements work together seamlessly.

Managing stakeholder communication

Present plans, progress updates, and results to clients and internal teams.

You'll be the communication hub that keeps everyone informed, aligned, and excited about the work we're creating together.

Inspiring team performance

Motivate and guide diverse creative teams to deliver their best work.

You'll foster collaboration, solve problems as they arise, and create an environment where everyone can contribute their strengths.

Championing cultural values

Ensure every project reflects our commitment to te ao Maori and culturally responsive approaches.

You'll work with our cultural leaders to integrate tikanga appropriately and authentically throughout project delivery.

What you'll bring

For Specialist level (2-4 years experience) :

Strong social media and digital project management experience

Proficiency with Canva, CapCut, and major social platforms

Experience with content management systems (WordPress, Webflow, etc.)

Project management skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities

Excellent storytelling and communication abilities

For Senior Specialist level (4-7 years experience) :

All of the above, plus strategic thinking and advanced client management skills

Experience leading complex, multi-channel campaigns and substantial budgets

Proven ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to business development

Advanced understanding of agency operations and profit management

Track record of growing client relationships and identifying new opportunities

What would make you perfect :

Experience working with government, health, or community sector clients

Understanding of behaviour change and social marketing approaches

Natural leadership abilities with talent for inspiring creative teams

Cultural awareness and commitment to growing knowledge of te ao Maori

Resilience and grace under pressure in fast-paced environments

What this role offers

Client impact :

Build lasting relationships with clients whose work creates genuine positive change across Aotearoa.

Leadership development :

Grow your skills in team management, client strategy, and business development with mentoring from experienced leaders.

Diverse experience :

Manage projects across government, health, and community sectors — every brief expands your expertise.

Creative collaboration :

Work alongside talented creative, media, and strategy professionals who push boundaries and deliver excellence.

Cultural competency :

Develop expertise in culturally responsive project management and tikanga-informed approaches.

Career progression :

Clear pathway from Project Manager to Senior Project Manager to Client Service Lead with increasing responsibility and client ownership.

Ready to lead change?

This isn't just about managing timelines and budgets.

It's about orchestrating the creation of work that genuinely matters while building relationships that last and teams that thrive.

Apply :

Send your CV, cover letter highlighting your passion for leading meaningful projects, and examples of successful campaigns or projects you've managed to

Questions?

We'd love to discuss how your project management expertise could help deliver our mission — email us at the address above.

We especially encourage applications from Maori, Pasifika, Rainbow, disabled, and other underrepresented communities.

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