Project Manager

Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision. 

 About the role 

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and execution of airport infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with the airport’s strategic objectives and operational needs.  This role is critical in delivering complex capital works safely and efficiently while maintaining the continuity of airport operations.  This role is an internal Secondment opportunity for 14months working closely with the DP Buildings team.

Some of your key responsibilities will be: 

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for holistic project or assigned project element performance.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government bodies, contractors, and airport services, to align project objectives.
• Monitor and report on project status to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Understands the full scope of the project or assigned project element including broader dependencies and ensures that the projects take account of airport operational requirements.
• Actively manages interfaces and promotes best for business solutions even if these may not be to the immediate advantage of the project.
• Ensures that dashboards and progress reports for project or assigned project element is accurate, on time and complete.
• Provides input to papers and presentations where requested.
• Escalates risk and opportunity to the Senior Project Manager where necessary.

What you’ll bring to the role 

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values Respectful, Collaborative, We Care, Integrity and Exceptional.  

To ensure your success in this role, you will need: 

·       Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related discipline.

·       8years + experience in project management, particularly in large and complex infrastructure projects.

·       Strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of managing diverse teams and stakeholders.

·       In-depth knowledge of project management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMBOK).

·       Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to solve problems proactively.

·       Superior verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective stakeholder management.

·       Experience with budget planning, financial tracking, and resource allocation.

·       Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are highly preferable.

About us. 

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life. 

 Apply today 

 When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy. 

Applications close: 2nd January 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.