Assistant Project Manager

Help transform the delivery of Kāinga Ora’s national retrofit programme. Support projects that deliver warmer, safer and more sustainable homes. Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch based Permanent role + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity As Assistant Project Manager, you will help drive the successful delivery of Kāinga Ora’s national retrofit programme by creating momentum, guiding collaboration and influencing outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. Help transform the delivery of Kāinga Ora’s national retrofit programme. Support projects that deliver warmer, safer and more sustainable homes. Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch based Permanent role + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits As Assistant Project Manager, you will help drive the successful delivery of Kāinga Ora’s national retrofit programme by creating momentum, guiding collaboration and influencing outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. Leading through influence, you will build strong relationships, communicate clearly and take personal accountability, bringing people together around shared priorities and constructively addressing issues that could affect delivery. You will support projects from planning through to handover, strengthen coordination between teams and partners, and champion simpler, more consistent ways of working. Your contribution will help embed transformational change across the new Retrofit Directorate and deliver warmer, safer and more sustainable homes for communities. This role is part of a highly focused team that work together in our office during set hours Monday to Friday. Ngā Pūmanawatanga Ōu - What You Will Bring You will demonstrate a collaborative, delivery-focused approach, with the confidence to lead through influence, build alignment across teams and keep projects moving. Here’s What You’ll Bring To The Role Meets the skills and attributes required to work in an Agile open team-based environment One to two years’ experience managing multiple construction tasks and projects concurrently. Holding or working towards recognised Project Management certification, e.g. PMP/Prince2, would be beneficial. Demonstrate experience in contract management and negotiation. 3915 experience advantageous. Sound basic understanding of NZS3604 Building Standards, and the ability to contribute to the identification of effective solutions to construction related issues that achieve Kainga Ora objectives. Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you? We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. Mō mātou - Our Organisation At Kāinga Ora, our mahi sits at the heart of Aotearoa’s housing system. Every day, we help shape how our customers live today and into the future. It’s meaningful mahi, and we’re transforming how we work so we can deliver even better outcomes. Our Transformation Focuses On Three Things Our future – building a high performing organisation that delivers quality housing for generations. Our tenants – warm, dry, well maintained homes and the right support to help people live well. Our people – simple processes, modern technology and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. Guided by our values, we work together, put customers at the centre and continually challenge ourselves to be better. Kāinga Ora is a place where people feel valued and supported. You’ll find opportunities to grow your skills and build a career you’re proud of, with fair pay and flexible ways of working that support both our people and our customers. Ō tātou uara - Our values Our Values Were Developed By Us, For Us. They Unite Us As An Organisation And Guide How We Work Every Day. Our Values Are Manaakitanga – People at the Heart Mahi Tahi – Better Together Whanake – Be Bold Tūhono mai - Join us To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected]. Applications close on Monday, 10 August 2026 at 11:55pm. We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr