Producer
Location: New Zealand (Hybrid)
Salary: NZD77,000 – NDZ89,000
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Cognition Evolve is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects.
Working closely with Directors, Producers, Designers, consultants, and contractors, you will oversee project performance, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure successful delivery. You will also play a key role in strengthening project management practices, systems, and reporting processes across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Oversee project planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, risk management, and performance reporting.
Embed effective project management systems, processes, and reporting frameworks, including the use of Zoho project management tools.
Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and resolve issues.
Support the mobilisation of new contracts and strategic projects, ensuring resources, plans, and governance arrangements are in place.
Lead, motivate, and support team members to deliver high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
About You
You are an organised, proactive, and commercially aware project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have strong project management expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery requirements.
Essential Experience and Skills
Significant experience managing multiple projects across the full project lifecycle.
Strong project planning, organisational, financial management, and risk management skills.
Experience managing stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
Experience using project management systems and reporting tools.
Degree-level qualification in Project Management, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Desirable
PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, APM, or other recognised Project Management qualification.
Experience leading mobilisation activities for new contracts, programmes, or services.
Knowledge of governance frameworks, performance monitoring, and organisational reporting.
Experience working within consulting, education, creative, development, or professional services environments.
Why Join Cognition Learning Group?
Opportunity to lead and influence high-profile and strategically important projects.
Work within a collaborative, values-driven organisation.
Play a key role in strengthening project management capability across the business.
Work with talented teams, consultants, and partners across a range of impactful projects.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role . Applications close on Monday 19 October 2026 at 5pm. Panel interviews will be held in WC 26 October.
Please note: Applications may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of suitable applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.
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