Job title: Project Manager – Infrastructure Services
Company: Kaipara District Council
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Location: Mangawhai, Northland
Project Manager – Infrastructure Services Job Details:
About the opportunity
We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager to successfully deliver a diverse range of capital projects, to help us deliver our Long-Term Plan (LTP) for our communities. From the preliminary design phase to project completion, you will be responsible for managing scope, procurement, risks, issues, and dependencies. Your expertise will ensure that projects are completed within specified timelines and allocated budgets, while maximising their benefits.
This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week with flexibility to work around your lifestyle. You can be based at either our Mangawhai or Dargaville office, and we welcome hybrid work-from-home arrangements that ensure a great work-life balance for our people.
About You
You will have experience in managing large infrastructure projects, with excellent leadership and communication skills. Building rapid working relationships and influencing at all levels are strengths of yours, and you take pride in your great attention to detail and technical aptitude. You possess strong creative problem-solving skills and can effectively prioritise and multitask in a busy and dynamic environment.
In addition, you will have:
- 3+ years’ demonstrated experience in infrastructure project management
- A relevant certification and/or qualification in civil engineering and Project Management (preferred)
- Experience in the procurement and management of professional services and capital works contracts (including a strong understand of procurement principles)
- Experience managing project finance and budgets
- Experience managing contractors and building and maintaining excellent relationships
What we offer
Kaipara District Council offers a fun and supportive team environment with great work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. We also offer:
- Competitive salary, laptop and mobile phone
- An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities
- One paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community
- Staff healthcare, banking and retail discounts
- A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives
- Free fruit and espresso in the office
This position is primarily involved in the delivery or support of waters services and the successful applicant will have the right to transfer to Wai Tāmaki ki Te Hiku, the Auckland and Northland water services entity (WSE) (or another entity or subsidiary if that is where your work will be carried out), when it is established, on 1 July 2024. This role is covered by a ‘Legislated Job Guarantee’ under the Water Services Entities Act 2022. The successful applicant will be guaranteed a position in the Wai Tāmaki ki Te Hiku WSE that has the same or similar duties and responsibilities to this position. You can find out more about the Legislated Job Guarantee and what it means by going to https://thestaffroom.waterservicesreform.govt.nz/pathway-factsheet-LJG
About Kaipara District Council (KDC)
Our business is to create a thriving community, where people love to live, work and play. We make a difference in our community and our mahi is underpinned by our values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trustworthy), whakaute (respect) and mahia te mahi (make it happen).
Kaipara is a haven for families, and we want you to experience everything this beautiful slice of Northland has to offer. From its stretches of white sandy beaches and surf breaks, secret fishing spots, native forests and rolling green pastures, to its cafes, markets and open traffic-free roads – you’ll be joining a buzzing yet laid-back community. Kaipara strikes the perfect balance between nature and convenience with easy access to both Auckland and Whangarei cities.
How to apply
If you’re keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, use the link below to be directed to our Careers Website and apply now!
Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Capability Advisor, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and policy vetting checks.
Applications close: 11 Oct 2023
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