Project Managers - City Waters

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Te Tūranga | About the role

Help shape Tauranga’s future by delivering essential water infrastructure projects that support a healthy and liveable city for generations to come.

Our City Waters team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality 3-waters infrastructure across Tauranga. From feasibility through to completion, we manage capital projects that improve the lives of our community—think pump stations, pipelines, and treatment plant upgrades.

We have multiple vacancies for experienced Project Managers to join our team. If you’re passionate about sustainable infrastructure and thrive in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• End-to-end delivery of water infrastructure capital projects
• Developing project delivery strategies and managing procurement processes
• Overseeing contracts and ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and timeline
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
• Supporting a positive team culture and contributing to continuous improvement

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring;

• A relevant tertiary qualification (engineering, project management, or similar)
• Proven experience managing infrastructure projects—ideally within the water sector
• Strong financial, commercial, and risk management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and commitment to teamwork

Tō Tātou Kaunihera |About Tauranga City Council

At Tauranga City Council, our Waters Division plays a vital role in shaping the future of our city’s water infrastructure and services. Whether it's managing stormwater, improving freshwater systems, or delivering innovative solutions for water supply and wastewater, our team is at the forefront of protecting and enhancing Tauranga’s natural environment and community wellbeing.

We’re proud to be one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we’re always looking for passionate, skilled professionals to join our collaborative and community-focused team. In the Waters Division, you’ll be part of a group that values technical excellence, teamwork, and making a real impact.

To support our people, we offer:

• Five weeks of annual leave
• Career development opportunities to help you reach your professional goals
• A strong team culture where your contributions are valued and your wellbeing is supported

If you're ready to help shape the future of water in Tauranga, we’d love to hear from you.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

For any questions about the role, please contact Kevin Willers at kevin.willers@tauranga.govt.nz  

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date. Applications officially close on 30th September

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Project Managers - City Waters