Snr Project Mgr

Auckland Council is on a journey to deliver a transformational shift with and for Māori, honouring both the intent and obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi while celebrating Māori identity as Tāmaki Makaurau’s unique point of difference in the world. As part of this kaupapa, the Project Manager – Marae Infrastructure role within Te Waka Tai-Ranga Whenua (Parks & Community Facilities) leads meaningful projects that enhance marae and strengthen partnerships across the region. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering physical infrastructure improvements that uphold the mana and aspirations of marae, ensuring they continue to be central hubs for their communities.

In this position, you’ll take ownership of projects from design through to delivery, managing consents, tenders, and construction close-out while engaging closely with marae, council teams, and contractors. Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to achieving outcomes that reflect both cultural values and community needs. Experience in infrastructure development or maintenance will serve you well, helping you navigate complex projects that make a lasting impact for Māori and the wider Auckland region.

You’re a pragmatic and politically astute professional who knows how to influence outcomes through clear communication and strong relationships. With proven experience delivering maintenance, capital works, or renewal projects within construction, engineering, or architecture, you bring a solid understanding of project and programme management from design through to completion. You’re confident working across multi-disciplinary teams and thrive in environments that require both technical know-how and cultural sensitivity.

You’ll be someone who makes sound decisions under pressure, builds trust quickly, and brings people together to deliver quality results for communities. Collaboration and relationship-building will be at the heart of your approach, supported by a deep respect for Te Ao Māori and an understanding of local and central government processes. Adaptable, thoughtful, and decisive — you’re someone who listens, engages authentically, and brings both expertise and empathy to every project you lead.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. This role is also an opportunity to build new skills and learn about social innovation and the team, while contributing to meaningful outcomes for our communities.

We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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