Project Delivery Manager

Project Delivery Manager - Property!

• Based at Police National Headquarters Wellington
• Grade 21
• Police Employee
• Permanent/Full Time
• NAV
• JR

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Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mō te tūnga About the role

Police currently have a significant and ambitious capital works programme and require a Property Project Delivery Manager to support the planning and delivery of property projects across New Zealand. With hundreds of assets and properties to manage nationally the work that the Property Projects Delivery team manage is critical to the continued delivery of Police operations and ensuring the safety of our communities.

This role will suit an individual who is looking to take their next steps in property project delivery. You will be tasked with a portfolio of medium to large sized projects and will use your project delivery experience to manage and deliver the requirements to a high standard. For this you will require an understanding of the requirements for end to end delivery processes including planning reporting and delivery of property-related projects.

You will be technologically savvy have a positive and collaborative attitude and a cool head when delivering projects on time and within budget. You will work closely with the wider property and operational teams senior stakeholders and external organisations so exceptional communication organisation and professionalism are essential.

Key Accountabilities:

• Build and maintain lasting relationships with a range of stakeholders both internal to Police and external partners.
• Utilise excellent communication and organisation skills to plan and manage complex large-scale capital works projects.
• Provide accurate and precise reporting including the management of risks and issues to a range of stakeholders.
• Provide knowledge and analysis using your understanding of effective project delivery strategies practices and principles.

He aha taau e kawe mai What youll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills knowledge and experience relevant to the role we also place high importance on your state of mind the alignment of your values with ours your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams and the way that you lead yourself or others.

To be successful in this role you will require the following:

• Previous experience delivering property-related projects within government is preferred.
• Familiar with the development and delivery of property investment proposals and Business Cases.
• Experience with governance reporting and senior stakeholder engagement able to influence decision making through accurate reporting and risk analysis.
• Experience managing multiple projects while managing deadlines issues and project scope.
• Experience in the delivery of construction projects across a complex and live property portfolio.
• Self-driven resilient and adaptable to changing requirements when required.
• Excellent communicator with an eye for detail able to tailor information and reporting to different audiences and provide efficient knowledgeable customer service to our business.

Whakaritenga motuhake Special requirements

• For both Constabulary & Police Employees:
  • Agree to enrol in a leadership programme at the advertised level at a future date or
  • Have qualified under CEP or a previous Career Progression Framework at the level you are applying for.

• This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required.
• Prince 2 Qualification is desired but not essential.

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

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tātou About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals communities businesses and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the governments largest front-line response agency with around 15000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work youll be engaged in is real tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded experienced leader with opportunities across the range of work we support.

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Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei Apply now

If this position sounds like you click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process please copy and paste this URL: applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu ā-tau Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $142124 and $146860 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday 23rd February 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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