Senior Project Manager

• He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
• Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
• When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
• Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way.
• When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi |

About this role

Lead projects that shape Auckland’s future!

As a Senior Project Manager – Capital Delivery, you’ll take ownership of complex infrastructure projects—driving design delivery from concept through to commencing execution including procurement.

Based in our Newmarket office and reporting to the Manager – Design Delivery, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-value capital works safely, on time, and within budget—while contributing to a more sustainable and resilient water future.

• What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead end-to-end delivery of major projects in design phase
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, risks, and quality outcomes
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and key external stakeholders
• Oversee procurement, tendering, and contract management processes
• Champion health, safety, and environmental best practice across all project stages
• Monitor project performance, ensuring milestones and financial targets are met
• Provide clear, consistent reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and innovation across delivery.

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About you

You’re an experienced project leader who thrives on delivering complex infrastructure projects and bringing people together to achieve results.

• We’re Looking For Someone Who
• Brings extensive experience (15+ years) in project management, engineering, or construction
• Holds a relevant tertiary qualification (engineering, construction, planning, environmental or similar)
• Has strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management
• Is confident leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external delivery partners
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to health, safety, and sustainability
• Communicates clearly and influences effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Is proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused
• Professional memberships (e.g., Engineering NZ, PMP, PRINCE2) are advantageous.

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What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: Training and development opportunities Life and income protection insurance plans Generous parental leave Employee discounts at a range of large retailersMe pēhea te tono mai |

How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.