Project Manager

Permanent Full-Time

At Invercargill City Council, we're delivering projects that enhance our city, strengthen our communities, and create lasting value for generations to come. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager who thrives on turning ambitious ideas into reality. If you're passionate about leading complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and making a tangible difference in the place you call home, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

Our busy Capital Delivery Team are seeking a Project Manager.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Oversee multiple projects with a focus on budget, timeframes and quality

Support external and internal project management practices during all project lifecycle phases

Collaborate with internal and external project team partners to align milestones and other programme outcomes

Confidently communicate project goals and outcomes with consultants, contractors and other service providers

Work closely with all service providers, contractors, and consultants to deliver, forecast and manage budget and time to provide value-for-money outcomes for the Council and city

Work with other staff within the Project Management Office to build capacity within the Council to deliver projects well

What you will bring:

Demonstrable Contractor or Client Project Management experience (4+ years)

Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with quality assurance, resourcing, financial management, health, safety and risk management procedures

Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively across large organisations at all levels

Able to produce detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.

Able to prepare and present project status reports, including progress, challenges, and solutions, to the project control group

Experience in planning, organising, communicating, and managing workloads and resources to meet deadlines and work requirements.

What we offer:

Career progression and training/development opportunities

Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc

KiwiSaver and Superannuation Schemes

Access to sick leave from day one of employment

* Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and amazing kai/kai moana. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There are outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore, plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

Want to know more? View the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777 211 1777).

If this sounds like you, click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

Applications close 6 November 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.

Applications close 06 November 2026