Assistant Project Manager

About The Organisation

This well-established project management and advisory consultancy has earned a solid reputation for delivering complex infrastructure, property, and development projects throughout Aotearoa.

The company emphasizes quality, collaboration, and sustaining long-term partnerships. It works closely with clients from both public and private sectors, as well as iwi and hapū, aiming to achieve outcomes that are commercially viable and culturally meaningful.

The Role

This position offers a unique chance to join a team focused on cultural engagement and iwi partnerships as an Assistant Project Manager.

You will support projects where tikanga Māori, community connections, and cultural values guide decision-making. Your duties will include assisting senior project managers, engaging with iwi stakeholders, and contributing to initiatives with lasting social, cultural, and environmental significance.

Daily tasks involve project planning assistance, stakeholder coordination, documentation support, and input into culturally informed project execution.

This opportunity is ideal for an early-career professional passionate about the intersection of property, infrastructure, and Te Ao Māori.

Role Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Property, Law, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of experience in project management, consultancy, or the built environment, or significant internship exposure
• Good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and their application in projects or developments
• Familiarity with Te Ao Māori concepts, including tikanga and te kāinga Māori (Māori perspectives on land, community, and place)
• Comfort or working knowledge of te reo Māori, especially in professional and stakeholder contexts
• Experience collaborating with iwi, hapū, or Māori organizations, or a strong interest in developing this expertise
• Excellent communication skills to foster respectful and trusted relationships
• Proactive, organized, and eager to learn attitude

What’s in it for You?

• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have real community impact
• Mentorship from seasoned project management professionals within a collaborative consulting environment
• Clear career advancement pathways in project management
• Chance to deepen your practical knowledge of cultural engagement and Te Ao Māori principles
• Supportive team culture valuing relationships, integrity, and personal growth