Property Project Manager

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. 

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity 

If you thrive in fast paced environments and want to be part of something special, this is the role for you.  This newly created role is part of our new Property team supporting the effective delivery of property projects across our communities nationwide.  This is an exciting time to join us, with a rare opportunity to make the role your own, as part of an experienced team. 

You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management of property development, remediation and capital works/infrastructure projects across our community portfolio.  You’ll ensure that projects are well set up, monitored and managed so they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards. 

You’ll report to the new Head of Property and Assets and collaborate with other teams across Arvida whilst being based at our Support Office in either Auckland CBD or Christchurch with the ability to work flexibly with one or two days from home a week. As our property portfolio is nationwide, there will be a requirement to travel around New Zealand from time to time. 

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring 

You are a delivery-focused Project Manager with proven experience in managing multiple projects at pace.  In addition, you will also bring:  

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in managing property, construction or capital works projects in large, complex organisations – ideally in health care or similar. 
• Strong working knowledge of NZ building legislation, maintenance planning and compliance obligations. 
• A strategic thinker, with strong operational focus discipline to ensure effective implementation, risk management and delivery. 
• Proven experience in delivering projects within budget, scope and time constraints. 
• Clear ability to manage multiple and concurrent projects effectively. 
• Proven ability in risk identification and mitigation. 
• Strong financial/commercial acumen. 
• Strong analytical, budgeting and reporting skills. 
• Excellent communicator; with exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills; strong ability to influence at all levels.  
• Skilled collaborator; able to build and maintain effective working relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholder groups. 
• Tertiary qualified in Project Management in construction, property, engineering or a related field. 
• Experienced in using recognised project management methodologies. 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools – experience with Procore is desirable. 

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer  

• A competitive market rate in a purpose-led environment 
• An engaging, positive, and supportive work culture 
• Interesting and varied work 
• An opportunity to stretch and challenge yourself  

If you enjoy being a part of a team that makes a difference, and seek purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you! 

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit to Arvida.