Project Manager - Infrastructure Specialist

Project Manager – Infrastructure Specialist

Public Sector / Infrastructure & Construction / International Development

Hourly rate contract - $90 to $115 per hour

Duration: ASAP start for 12-months

Location: Wellington

Job Reference number: JAA6608

Looking for your next contract with purpose? This is a chance to lead impactful infrastructure projects across the Pacific and contribute to real development outcomes.

The Role

Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Infrastructure Specialist to drive the delivery of a construction and infrastructure project as part of a complex International Development programme.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, taking ownership of project delivery from project initiation, design through to implementation and evaluation—ensuring the project is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead end-to-end delivery of the project

Oversee and manage procurement, contracts, and suppliers

Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and reporting

Track budgets, forecasts, and financial performance

Ensure quality, compliance, and strong project governance

Build relationships with stakeholders internally and externally across NZ and the Pacific

About You

The Infrastructure Specialist Project Manager will have the following experience, skills and knowledge:

Required Experience:

•       5+ years of Project Management experience in infrastructure and construction project management or related field.

•       Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects in difficult environments including the management of more than one project simultaneously.

•       Contract, procurement and supplier management

•       Budget and financial management experience

It would be advantageous to have:

•       Any exposure to the pacific or international development space

•       Engineering qualification or equivalent

•       Experience in the tendering, procurement and contracting of work, and on contractual management of suppliers

•       Experience with NZS3910/3916 contract suite or similar

•       Experience working in an international context, and an understanding of development issues (preferred)

•       Experience working in infrastructure sector or on construction projects

Requirements

NZ citizenship or permanent residence required

Ability to obtain and maintain a NZ Government security clearance

Next steps

If you’re a delivery-focused Project Manager with infrastructure and construction experience, keen to make a difference in the pacific and international development space we’d love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW with your updated CV (word format) and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Please direct any queries to [email protected] referencing job number JAA6608.