Assistant Project Manager
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
- Can you advise and guide on the principles structure and methodology of portfolio/programme management
- Have you got sound knowledge and experience in building construction contracts and/or facilities management
- Are you a good communicator with the ability to form strong relationships with clients stakeholders contractors and consultants
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for a permanent full-time contract.
The role will be responsible for supporting the Project Management team within Campus Development and the wider Property Services group with their programme of work by ensuring the delivery of minor projects to specification on time and within budget.
You will also undertake project administration in support of the Manu Tāiko - Associate Director Campus Development to align with the programme objectives and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the programme of work.
You will be a member of the Campus Development team and report to one of our Project Delivery Managers.
As a team within Property Services the Campus Development team is responsible for the coordination of new building projects major building refurbishments and smaller capital and infrastructure work programmes undertaken on behalf of the Asset Management team.
Property Services delivers quality facilities and services for our students staff and the wider community to enjoy by building and maintaining a sustainable environment which enables and supports the Universitys research teaching and learning.
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a research teaching and learning institution. Campus Development would look to support each mentee with a specific mentoring programme based on experience and broadening areas needing to be developed.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
Key requirements:
- Be a good communicator with a strong ability to be able to form strong relationships with our clients stakeholders contractors consultants and the operational team.
- Have relevant experience in a project administration role with a building and construction industry component.
- Have an understanding of the project management lifecycle and methodologies coupled with project management experience or relevant Prince 2 or PMI certification.
- Have a sound knowledge of and experience in building construction contracts and/or facilities management.
- Be able to quickly handle new or urgent demanding situations that come your way be agile flexible and pragmatic with a high workload capacity in order to effectively meet the challenges inherent in the position.
- You will possess sound critical thinking and robust analysis skills.
Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary details.
If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy:30 November 2025.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ivan Burton ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Microsoft Outlook
- Prolog
- Construction Management
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
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Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
