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Project Manager

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Job Location:

Selwyn District - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Are you an experienced Project Manager in Change and Transformation If so were looking for you to work closely with our senior leadership on strategic and business improvement projects that are central to CORDEs direction.



Description

About the role Ko te kaupapa

Were looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us immediately on a 9-month fixed term with flexibility on whether thats four or five days a week.

This is a hands-on delivery role reporting to the Head of Portfolio Management and based at our Rolleston head office. Youll deliver projects end-to-end across all operational divisions and our business services functions. Some responsibilities will include:

  • Driving day-to-day delivery across initiatives - planning sequencing and keeping things moving
  • Facilitating planning workshops and working sessions with senior leaders
  • Managing risks issues and dependencies and escalating when needed
  • Supporting change management activity including communications planning and stakeholder engagement
  • Supporting portfolio management activities analysing and compiling reports coordinating initiative plans
  • Handling the coordination that makes delivery possible scheduling follow-ups meeting preparation

What youll bring Ko ngā pukenga ōu

  • Proven experience delivering strategic or organisational change projects ideally at executive level
  • A relevant project management qualification (PRINCE2 PMP Agile PM)
  • A change management qualification (Prosci) preferred
  • Confidence influencing and communicating with senior leaders
  • Experience in a portfolio or PMO environment not just single-project delivery
  • A pragmatic adaptive approach. Willingness to roll your sleeves up when delivery needs it

What we bring He aha ta tatou kawe mai

  • Competitive salary with phone and laptop
  • Key leadership position within a thriving business ability to make real change and strengthen the team
  • Fixed-term 9 months
  • Flexible working hours 4-5 days a week (32-40 hours)
  • Exposure to a variety of industry sectors including civil construction 3waters maintenance and operational services.

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

How to apply Me pēhea te tono

To apply click on the Apply Now link or email your CV and Cover Letter to . Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed we will reach out to our trusted agencies.

Who we are Ko wai mātou

We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island working in the maintenance civil and water industry. The work we do strengthens the communities we work and play in with several key long term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and a number of civil projects currently being completed throughout the South Island.

Our values Ngā Uaratanga

Trustworthy Whakawhirinaki People You Can Rely On

Teamwork Mahi Tahi People Who Work Together

Guardianship Kaitiakitanga People Who Protect Our Place




Required Experience:

IC