Infrastructure Project Manager

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6809354

  • Lead diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
  • Contribute and enhance Tasman Communities.
  • Relocation assistance available, benefits package including medical insurance, additional leave, cash payments and additional super.

What we'll trust you with:

We are a Unitary Council and this offers a unique opportunity for you to have exposure to a very diverse portfolio of projects not available in other industries. Some of our recent projects (past and present) include Richmond Water Treatment Plan, Pomona Water Reservoir, Borck Creek stormwater widening, Motueka Library Redevelopment, and a $15M stop bank upgrade program.

You will manage and deliver your assigned projects from business case briefs, management of design process, contract award through to the project completion. You'll provide excellent relationship management and communication to people in the community.

What you'll show us:

  • A relevant qualification in Project Management or Civil Engineering.
  • Your experience in delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Civil experience in water, stormwater and wastewater projects.
  • Civil experience in earth works.
  • An excellent understanding of budgeting for projects.
  • A strong commitment to customer, stakeholder and public relationships.

The perks you'll receive:

Thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are valued. We offer flexible work options, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a team that's passionate about building a better Tasman.

We know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Tasman community. We're diverse and dynamic - there's always new and interesting projects to get stuck into, and we love creating opportunities for our people to get involved in it all.

How to apply

Please submit your application online via our careers site at https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies and enter ref code 6809354

To view full details or for more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8400.

Applications close 12 October 2025

Applications Close: 12 Oct 2025

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study, advertising begins early July, All applications are to be sumbitted via our website in July.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).