Project Manager - Retrofit

The Project Manager - Retrofit is a dedicated resource focused on delivering retrofit or other renewal team projects. This role is dynamic and comprehensive and will include tasks from the construction phases of selected projects, meaning responsibility and ownership over projects assigned. This role will include weekly travel to visit sites for scoping, progress monitoring and issue resolution.

This role requires working a mixture of office and site-based work during set hours, Monday to Friday.

• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience working in a relevant property or construction industry
• Project Management qualification, preferably Prince 2 or PMP
• Sound experience managing construction projects with the ability to prepare comprehensive and robust project plans which identify project risks and mitigation strategies
• Experience with the delivery of high-volume work activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and in plain language
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in managing property maintenance or minor capital upgrades
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationships through consultation and partnership
• Demonstrated experience in contract management & negotiation
• A current full clean driver's licence is essential

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are :

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants.

Applications close on Thursday, 23 October 2025 at 11 : 55pm.

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.

Reference # 77633

Posted on 16 Oct 2025

Closes on 23 Oct : 55

Location(s) Hutt Valley / Wellington, Wellington National Office

Expertise Construction, Development & Planning, Project Management

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