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Construction assistant project manager (addington)

Canterbury
New Zealand Government
Assistant project manager
Posted: 27 October
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## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Gain hands-on exposure to complex projects and the opportunity to lead when required.* Diverse role, key role in end to end project delivery* Permanent role, salary $96,227 + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits**Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity**In this role, you will support Construction Project Managers throughout the demolition, planning, construction and defecting phases while actively contributing to daily stand-ups, integration events, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll manage RFIs, liaise with architects and consultants, Build Partners and oversee demolition activities, including pricing, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring safe asbestos removal.Your responsibilities also include attending site visits, monitoring health and safety compliance, managing stakeholder relationships with councils, utilities, and iwi, and ensuring risk management, quality assurance, and legislative compliance. Additionally, you'll assist with organising pre-start meetings, reporting progress, mitigating variances, and completing close-out documentation to ensure timely and successful project delivery.This role is part of a highly focused team that works together in Addington office during set hours Monday to Friday.**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring**Your attention to detail and commitment to structured processes will help ensure projects meet their goals on time and to the highest standards.Here's what we'd love for you to bring to the role:* Demonstrated ability to work in Agile, collaborative environments* Project Management certification (PMP/PRINCE2) or solid understanding of programme management principles or PRINCE2 methodology.* Write, understand and manage construction programmes, Gant charts and critical paths.* Sound understanding of NZS3604 Building standards and contract types (e.g. 3915)* Strong written and verbal communication* Effective engagement with stakeholders, communities, and iwi.We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail hereAs 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. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.**Mō mātou - Our Organisation**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.**Ō tātou uara -** **Our values**Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:* **Manaakitanga** - People at the Heart* **Mahi Tahi** - Better Together* **Whanake** - Be Bold**Tūhono mai - Join us**To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Enna.Cecilio@kaingaora.govt.nz.*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 Monday, 3 November 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.*| Location: | Canterbury |
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