Senior Project Manager - Regional Projects

Published: 4 November 2025

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a significant and long-lasting impact on the infrastructure, environment and communities in our region. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Regional Projects team to make an active contribution to the recovery effort, contributing towards making our region a better place to live. This is a fixed term (approximately 19 months), fulltime role which offers diverse and interesting work, a rare opportunity to be part of a flood network redesign for an entire region and work that will continue to unfold over the next ten years. These projects will make a real difference for Hawke’s Bay, bringing you immense job satisfaction and a feeling of true achievement. Based in Hawke’s Bay as part of a wider delivery team, this position will provide day to day management of infrastructure projects within the Hawke’s Bay Region and contribute to the strategic direction on how the asset management group delivers its capital programme.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You will remain calm under pressure, pick up new systems with ease, and able to juggle multiple tasks on the go. You will also be a great communicator, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders from a diverse background.  You will be invested in your career and have the technical expertise to contribute to organisation. In return, we will offer you a career-defining role with a competitive package, and meaningful projects. 

We're looking for someone who can anticipate change, remain flexible, and bring innovative solutions to the table. Your sound judgment, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role

Ideally you will also have:

• Relevant equivalent tertiary qualification (Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Studies)/ post graduate studies / professional body certification / registration.
• 10 + years relevant experience delivering infrastructure projects for local government, utilities or consulting engineer.
• Demonstrated project management track record in projects of at least $50M capex.
• Experience in delivery of technically complex solutions – with emphasis on large civil and earthworks preferred.
• Relevant experience of project management frameworks, systems and practices.
• Practical understanding of contract documentation (NZS3910).
• Experience in delivery of technically complex solutions – with emphasis on civil and earthworks preferred.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Resilience, adaptability, and flexibility to keep up with the ever-changing nature of HBRC.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $104,635 to $123,100 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.  We are open to offering competitive market rates to secure the right people to get this critical work delivered for our community.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
• Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close Friday, 28 November 2025 may close earlier if the right candidate is found

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

To view the job description please visit our website here

Please apply through Seek. If you would like any further information regarding the role, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

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