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Project Manager – Filled

09 Feb 2026
Rotorua
Full time
  • Generous remuneration package (relocation assistance negotiable)
  • Exciting commercial and property projects
  • Progressive Māori land organisation

Chance to lead and own meaningful legacy projects from inception to completion within a close-knit team contributing to the continued development of a thriving organisation.

The Organisation

Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands Inc continues to experience growth and is a significant contributor to the wellbeing and advancement of their lands and its people. Their objective is to safeguard and improve corpus lands, grow assets, build capacity and increase the wellbeing of Ngāti Whakaue.
The Role
Reporting to the GM, the essence of this role will provide critical support to property and commercial development initiatives of Ngāti Whakaue. Demonstrated expertise in project management, superior communications and strong relationship management skills are essential. A high level of cultural competency is necessary to effectively engage with Iwi, Key Stakeholders and Contractor workforce along with many Strategic Partners.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and coordinate development projects from conception through to successful outcomes
  • Draft and prepare comprehensive reports and business feasibility proposals for review
  • Engage actively with Iwi, Key Stakeholders, Contractor workforce to foster effective relationships
  • Undertake on-site management to ensure projects meet key strategic objectives
  • Monitor and maintain budgets, workstream targets and timelines to ensure all projects meet commercial and financial objectives
  • Provide updates project progress, risk mitigation, and opportunities for value engineering or project improvement

Essential Requirements:

  • Hold or be studying towards a Bachelor’s in Construction, Project Management, Commerce or Business Management
  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional, business or industry experience
  • Demonstrated Project Management experience, ideally within Residential Property Development, Construction and/or in the Tourism sectors
  • Proven success in effective Relationship Management.
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Exceptional communication skills – written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are maintained
  • Sound business & commercial acumen and the ability to deliver key project milestones
As a well versed Project Manager your Health & Safety knowledge will be current in all construction work site protocols. Experience working with Māori organisations or Iwi based settings is preferred.
 
The Opportunity
The successful applicant will report directly to the GM and be offered ongoing support and guidance throughout their role. A generous remuneration package is on offer to the culturally assertive candidate who symbolises their values; Kaitiakitanga, Aroha, Whakapono, Kotahitanga.
Next
Click on the link and upload your cv and cover letter or phone Jill @ The Staffroom Ltd for a confidential chat (021) 2688-515. Please note only NZ residents will be considered, no Visa applicants.
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/90212302?ref=search-standalone&type=standard&origin=jobTitle#sol=006ca5512a87e1759604123857dae82b0f260336
Jill Cachemaille - director and recruitment specialist
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