Project Director/Associate Director - Wellington
Project Director/Associate Director - Wellington
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Auckland
Auckland
Permanent
Permanent
About the role:
Are you looking for a Project Director level role where you can take the lead of major developments across Wellington?
Are you looking for that next step in your leadership with management of a high performing team with chance to grow into a full regional leadership role?
With a focus on hands-on project delivery and a supportive environment, this role promises excitement, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Seeking an experienced Project Director or Senior Project Manager from the Wellington region who’s eager to tackle multi million construction projects head on, across large scale healthcare, residential, commercial, civic facilities & major industrial business parks. You’ll dive into delivering both challenging and interesting construction packages alongside top-notch public and private clients including leading NZ developers, Iwi trusts, local authorities & many more.
This opportunity is a genuine succession plan from my client, who see this key appointment as working alongside the current Regional Leader for 1-2 years before fully stepping up to take the reigns on the regional role, managing all projects in the Lower North island and a high performing team of 20 staff across all levels of project management & project advisory.
To be considered for this role, you must have a strong track record of delivery in the Wellington region (essential), be networked & connected with key Wellington clients or an experienced PM professional, looking to return to Wellington with a resume of genuine project delivery.
About you:
· A diverse background across construction project management within a consultancy
· Ideally a minimum of 10-15 years project experience up to $30 million+
· Good understanding of construction contracts, NZS3910
· Strong relationship management and communication skills with prior leadership experience
· Tertiary qualification in construction, project management or engineering (or similar)
About the company:
Our client is an international successful boutique project advisory consultancy with a great history of delivering projects across diverse sectors like education, aviation, and healthcare, through to residential, aged-care and high-end commercial projects.
They have a dynamic team of real professionals who are passionate about making sure their clients’ needs are fully realised. They are known for delivering technically challenging, complex projects, in a highly collaborative style and have built a strong reputation in the capital with their imprint on some of the capital’s best developments in the last 10 years.
They have a vibrant culture where you’re encouraged to bring some individuality to your role, and they pride themselves on fostering a great culture where good work doesn’t come at the expense of a great lifestyle!
Benefits:
· A range of challenging projects across Lower North Island with high profile clients
· Fantastic on-going career development and opportunities with genuine leadership role available
· Market leading remuneration, bonuses and path to profit share available
Start 2026 off the right way by aligning yourself with one of NZ’s most respected project advisory firms.
Are you looking for a Project Director level role where you can take the lead of major developments across Wellington?
Are you looking for that next step in your leadership with management of a high performing team with chance to grow into a full regional leadership role?
With a focus on hands-on project delivery and a supportive environment, this role promises excitement, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Seeking an experienced Project Director or Senior Project Manager from the Wellington region who’s eager to tackle multi million construction projects head on, across large scale healthcare, residential, commercial, civic facilities & major industrial business parks. You’ll dive into delivering both challenging and interesting construction packages alongside top-notch public and private clients including leading NZ developers, Iwi trusts, local authorities & many more.
This opportunity is a genuine succession plan from my client, who see this key appointment as working alongside the current Regional Leader for 1-2 years before fully stepping up to take the reigns on the regional role, managing all projects in the Lower North island and a high performing team of 20 staff across all levels of project management & project advisory.
To be considered for this role, you must have a strong track record of delivery in the Wellington region (essential), be networked & connected with key Wellington clients or an experienced PM professional, looking to return to Wellington with a resume of genuine project delivery.
About you:
· A diverse background across construction project management within a consultancy
· Ideally a minimum of 10-15 years project experience up to $30 million+
· Good understanding of construction contracts, NZS3910
· Strong relationship management and communication skills with prior leadership experience
· Tertiary qualification in construction, project management or engineering (or similar)
About the company:
Our client is an international successful boutique project advisory consultancy with a great history of delivering projects across diverse sectors like education, aviation, and healthcare, through to residential, aged-care and high-end commercial projects.
They have a dynamic team of real professionals who are passionate about making sure their clients’ needs are fully realised. They are known for delivering technically challenging, complex projects, in a highly collaborative style and have built a strong reputation in the capital with their imprint on some of the capital’s best developments in the last 10 years.
They have a vibrant culture where you’re encouraged to bring some individuality to your role, and they pride themselves on fostering a great culture where good work doesn’t come at the expense of a great lifestyle!
Benefits:
· A range of challenging projects across Lower North Island with high profile clients
· Fantastic on-going career development and opportunities with genuine leadership role available
· Market leading remuneration, bonuses and path to profit share available
Start 2026 off the right way by aligning yourself with one of NZ’s most respected project advisory firms.
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Hamish McLean
hamish@capstonerecruitment.co.nz
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