Associate Director/Project Director

Job Title: Associate Director/Project Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Recruitment Location: Wellington
Specialisation: Construction, Architecture & Design
REF: 132803

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within one of New Zealand’s most respected project management consultancies. With 15 years of sustained national growth — both organic and through strategic acquisition — this firm is deeply embedded across government and private sector clients and is now entering its next phase of expansion in Wellington.

As the Wellington team continues to grow, they are searching for an Associate Director who not only excels in project leadership but also brings the ambition, commercial mindset, and long‑term vision of a future Director.

As Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role within the consultancy, supporting the delivery of complex projects while shaping team capability and contributing to business growth. You will:

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• Lead complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring high‑quality delivery
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• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
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• Support business development through identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals
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• Mentor and develop project teams to build capability and performance
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• Collaborate across the consultancy to drive consistency, quality, and innovation
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• Leading the delivery of commercial and infrastructure projects
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• Managing stakeholder engagement at senior levels
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• Overseeing procurement, contract administration, and project governance
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• Monitoring budgets, risk, and programme performance
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• Providing leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to project teams
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• Contributing to strategic planning and regional growth initiatives
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You will bring:

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• A tertiary qualification in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field
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• 15 - 20 years experience delivering projects within the vertical construction or infrastructure sectors
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• Strong consultancy or client‑side project management experience
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• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
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• Demonstrated leadership capability and a passion for developing others
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• Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and problem‑solving skills
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• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure
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Most importantly, you’ll bring the ambition and commercial acumen to grow into a future Director opportunity as the Wellington office continues its upward trajectory.

For further information, please contact Matt on 0275 544 064 or send your details to [email protected]

Ref: 132803