Project Manager
By Sarah Colcord
- Join a supportive and innovative Campus Development team
- Access professional development and growth opportunities
- Additional university leave, competitive superannuation, and more
Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
Join our team as a Project Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our University. In this exciting position, you’ll lead capital and special projects, championing the University’s interests in cost, time, and quality. You’ll work closely with legal advisors, contractors, and consultants, overseeing every stage from planning and investigation to design, procurement, and delivery.
As part of the Campus Development team, you’ll also adopt the team’s initiatives across sustainability, space planning, infrastructure, financial management, and risk. If you’re passionate about building vibrant, future-ready campuses and making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
We will be interviewing as applications are received; however, no appointment will be made until the position has officially closed.
Salary will be in the range of $102,611 to $113,428 per year, based on skills, knowledge, and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.
For more information on the role, please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Gaynor Morgan, Business Administration Manager, at gaynor.morgan@waikato.ac.nz
All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.
Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
You are a skilled Project Manager with at least two years of project coordination and project management experience, a construction background, strong IT systems knowledge, and proven stakeholder engagement skills. You will deliver projects on time and on budget, thrive in transformational or tertiary environments, and bring excellent communication and financial management abilities. Adaptable and solutions-focused, you are committed to quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, and upholding the University’s values and partnership with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi.
Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?
The purpose of the Property Services team, which forms part of the Corporate Services Group within the portfolio of the Chief Operating Officer, is to provide best-in-class services that effectively manage the University’s corporate estates portfolio and create an environment that strongly supports the operational and strategic goals of the University.
He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?
We want you to be part of our success. Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here.
Ko te Tangata – For the People
The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities it serves, the provision of a world-class education, and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.
E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.
Applications Close Thursday 16th April 2026