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Construction Assistant Project Manager (Addington)

Construction Assistant Project Manager (Addington)

New Zealand GovernmentNew Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity

  • Gain hands-on exposure to complex projects and the opportunity to lead when required.
  • Diverse role, key role in end-to-end project delivery.
  • Permanent role, salary $96,227 + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits.

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 Addington office during set hours Monday to Friday.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

  • Attention to detail and commitment to structured processes to ensure projects meet their goals on time and to the highest standards.
  • 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 NZS3604 Building standards and contract types (e.g. 3915).
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Effective engagement with stakeholders, communities, and iwi.
  • Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

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

    Benefits details :

    As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to provide you with the tools and support you need to maintain health, work‑life balance, and growth through on‑the‑job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

    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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