Project Manager - Minor Capital Works Projects

Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Generous annual leave and staff benefits

5 hours a week Monday - Friday

Au Mahi | What You Will Do

You will manage the end-to-end delivery of UC's Minor Capital Works projects, ensuring outcomes are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline.

This includes overseeing multiple concurrent projects, coordinating procurement activities, and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders.

You\'ll apply your expertise in project management, construction practices, and government procurement rules to deliver high-quality outcomes that support UC's strategic goals.

You are an experienced project manager with at least :

5-6 years of site-based contractor experience, ideally with a carpentry trade background

Delivery of projects in a live tertiary education campus

Client project manager experience including governance reporting requirements

Detailed understanding of scientific laboratory facilities and delivering projects in live laboratory settings including Physical Containment Level 2 spaces (PC2)

5-6 years' experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Strong understanding of project management competencies including scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, and integration

Proven ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders

Practical experience with construction processes and procurement rules

Familiarity with NZS3910, CCCS, and Consultant SFA contracts

Excellent communication and reporting skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and digital documentation tools

Commitment to UC values, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and health and safety legislation

You will also hold a Trade Certificate, ideally in Carpentry, and a Bachelor\'s Degree (NZQA Level 7) is preferred.

You will be part of the Facilities Management team, reporting to the Minor Works Programme Manager - Capital Development.

You\'ll work closely with the Assistant Director FM - Capital Development and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful projects across UC\'s campuses.

Nga Uara | Our Values

Our values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Nga Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

The closing date for this position is : 15 September 2025 (midnight, NZ time).

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship / permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

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