Project Manager Reserves and Facilities

Come and make a difference with us

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future.

Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next.

We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.

If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a project manager to support Council’s Reserves and Facilities projects and asset management activities.

This work involves a range of project management activities including design, consenting, contract writing, procurement, management of construction and the deliver of handover of the asset. Projects could include coastal sea walls, development of a reserve over multiple years, jetties, walkways, car parks, structures, playgrounds and sportfields.

To set you up for success, you’ll have

• Project management of infrastructure – reserves and facilities projects. This includes compiling construction contracts, procurement of small to medium sized projects and good project management practices.

• Understanding and experience of how best practice landscaping is designed and constructed.

• Experience working with Heritage New Zealand and undertaking physical works within the confides of an Authority to Modify.

• Understanding of NZ Playground Standards.

• Knowledge of local government legislation and statutory requirements relevant to the position and knowledge of Council processes (RMA, Reserves Act & LGA).

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

• Qualifications- Bachelors qualification in engineering or landscape design. Project management training (e.g. Prince 2 or similar).

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave

• A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance

• Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment

• Sick leave on commencement of employment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support

• Free onsite parking

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For further information please call the Janine Field on 0800 926 732.