Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Capital Works
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PROPERTY AND CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT
KA RAWA ME TE WHANAKEHAKA PAPA TAURIMA
The role | Te mahi
Are you looking for more than just another project? At The University of Otago, we offer a career that's rich in variety, purpose, and professional growth. Here, it's not just about the big, shiny builds. It's about meaningful work that shapes the future. From heritage restorations, minor adaptions or renewals, cutting-edge laboratories and accommodation upgrades to complex refurbishments, we manage a wide range of concurrent projects across our campuses, all tied to a bigger picture.
Our team is backed by strong strategic alignment, enabling Pae Tata, the University's strategic plan to 2030, and with a long-term campus master plan underway, you'll be part of a transformative journey that blends vision with real impact.
The Annie Stevenson Building received a Merit Award at the Property Industry Awards 2026, following our team's Construction Project of the Year Award win for Te Rangihiroa College in 2025. These recognitions showcase our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and outstanding project delivery.
We're looking for someone who can add to this collaborative team environment. As a key member of our Capital Works team, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects across our campuses.
This is a client-side project management role where success is driven by strong relationships, clear communication, and effective stakeholder engagement. Acting as the University's representative, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and leadership teams to ensure projects align with organisational priorities and deliver lasting value.
You'll manage projects from inception to completion, overseeing planning, procurement, design coordination, governance, risk, cost, quality, and programme delivery to achieve successful outcomes.
Your skills and experience | Ka pukeka me ka wheako
Senior Project Manager:
Lead complex projects end-to-end, overseeing all aspects of delivery.
Develop delivery and procurement strategies to respond to shifting priorities.
Influence outcomes and align senior stakeholders to project goals.
Mentor and support team members to build capability and internal expertise.
Proven success delivering capital works projects across the construction industry with diverse stakeholders.
Project Manager:
Lead small to medium size projects end-to-end, from inception to completion.
Plan and deliver projects with adaptive strategies, effective scheduling, budgeting and cost control, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to build capability and drive collaboration.
Proven track record delivering capital works projects across construction and engineering sectors.
Who we are | Ko wai matou
The Property & Campus Development Division is responsible for the University's built environment and property operations. The key goal for the division is to deliver value to the University and community through the unique character and purpose of our physical places.
Further details | Puroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours), permanent position, located in Otepoti, Dunedin.
The successful candidate will be appointed to either Project Manager or Senior Project Manager based on skills and experience. The appointment ranges for these roles are below.
Project Manager - $96,587 to $105,532. Top of range $114,474.
Senior Project Manager - $107,320 to $115,834. Top of range $124,348.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role, please contact the Head of Capital Works, Wes Jenkins via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601166 will close on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Wes Jenkins
Position details: Project Manager & Senior Project Manager
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