Assistant Project Manager - Graduate Role

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM) with TBIG, you’ll get your hands on a great range of projects, work alongside experienced project specialists, and gain exposure to the kind of work that will help shape your future career.

We’re passionate about supporting the next generation of talent, and this graduate opportunity will kick off in late 2026 or early 2027. As part of the role, you’ll join MyPath, our supported APM programme, giving you access to structured development, practical experience, and guidance from people who have been there before.

You’ll have completed a tertiary qualification in construction, building science, design, QS or something similar. You may just be starting out, but you’ll bring curiosity, ambition and a real interest in all things construction. Most importantly, you’ll be keen to get stuck in, build your skills and make the most of the opportunities that come with being part of a great team and working on meaningful projects.

You Matter @ TBIG

You really do! We want you to have the best work stories when you’re talking with your mates, because every day will be different. You’ll have boots on the ground when you go on a site visit, you’ll contribute to meetings, soak up skills at Lunch ‘n’ Learn sessions and be part of our regular social events. You need to have some fun at work, and we encourage that.

And, while you’re working hard on your career, we’ll help with some of the smaller things – like a well-stocked kitchen, lots of social times with your colleagues, and company health and well-being initiatives such as our Spring Challenge.

The Role

As an APM, you’ll get your hands on a great range of project opportunities and the chance to work with multiple teams. You’ll get to experience projects in different phases, building your exposure in everything from design to construction and getting a project to the finish line - that magic day when people walk into their new building or tamariki see their new school for the first time.

You’ll be part of a team, with a mentor, helping our projects hit their milestones through:

• Supporting the TBIG project team in project delivery.

• Engaging with people on projects – it’s all about team and building relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.

• Preparing reports, minutes, and programmes – it’s the big and small details that matter.

• Developing skills in meeting management.

Here’s what we need from you:

• Ambition to learn and be mentored towards a PM career on TBIG’s MyPath Programme.

• A great attitude is everything. Our clients and project teams genuinely enjoy working with TBIG project teams.

• Be a good communicator, if you’re clear, consistent and positive, you’ll win respect.

• A willingness to step up and take ownership for delivering some parts of a project

• Be able to take guidance, as well as keen to make suggestions and find solutions – project management revolves around planning, collaboration and problem-solving.

You will have googled us by now:

And here’s what you will have found … The Building Intelligence Group (most people call us TBIG) is 100% New Zealand owned by over a quarter of our people. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted project specialists in Aotearoa. We’re right across Aotearoa - 14 locations put us in more places than any other PM company, giving you room to grow as your life changes. Our people deliver great projects – it’s what we’ve done for 35+ years.

If you’ve read this far and you’re excited, take the next steps…

Apply online using the link or visit the Join Us page on our website https://joinus.tbig.co.nz to connect with any questions.

This role is based in Wellington and commences between November 2026 and February 2027. The exact start date will be agreed with the successful candidates, offering flexibility to suit your summer plans.

We’re not advertising this role with agencies; applications must be made directly through our website. Applications close Friday 25th September. We will be assessing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.