Project Manager – Infrastructure Specialist

Public Sector / Infrastructure / International Development

Hourly rate contract

Duration: ASAP start for 6 to 12 months

Location: Wellington

Job Reference number: JAA6530

Looking for your next contract with purpose? This is a chance to lead impactful infrastructure projects across the Pacific and contribute to real development outcomes.

The Role

Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Infrastructure Specialist to drive the delivery of construction and infrastructure activities as part of a complex International Development programme.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, taking ownership of project delivery from design through to implementation and evaluation—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, and reporting
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and supplier performance
• Track budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Ensure quality, compliance, and strong project governance
• Build relationships with stakeholders across NZ and the Pacific

About You

The Infrastructure Specialist Project Manager will have the following experience, skills and knowledge:

Required Experience:

·       5+ years of Project Management experience in infrastructure project management or related field.

·       Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects in difficult environments including the management of more than one project simultaneously.

·       Budget and financial management experience

·       Contract and supplier management

It would be advantageous to have:

·       Engineering qualification or equivalent

·       Experience in the tendering, procurement and contracting of work, and on contractual management of suppliers

·       Experience with NZS3910/3916 contract suite.

·       Experience working in an international context, and an understanding of development issues (preferred)

·       Experience working in infrastructure sector 

Requirements

• Candidates must be NZ citizens or permanent residents
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NZ Government security clearance

Next steps

If you’re a delivery-focused Project Manager with infrastructure experience, keen to make a difference in the pacific and international development space we’d love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW with your updated CV (word format) and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience referencing job number JAA6530. Please direct any queries to info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz