Location: Hawke’s Bay |
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid working supported
Shape the future of your city’s buildings and community spaces Join a forward-thinking public organisation shaping community spaces and civic facilities. As Portfolio Lead – Buildings, you’ll coordinate a program of building projects, ensuring they’re well-prioritised, efficiently delivered, and aligned with long-term goals.
You’ll provide leadership through coordination and influence, guiding external project managers and consultants to achieve shared outcomes. This role suits an experienced project or programme manager ready to step into a broader, portfolio-level position.
What you’ll do- Provide strategic oversight of building-related capital works.
- Manage delivery performance, risk, and reporting in line with EPMO frameworks.
- Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- Support continuous improvement in how projects are planned and delivered.
What you’ll bring- 7–10 years’ experience in programme, portfolio, or senior project delivery.
- Strong procurement and contract management skills (NZS 3910 preferred).
- Background in capital works or building infrastructure projects, ideally within the public sector.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, risk, and stakeholder relationships.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- New Zealand experience preferred, with strong knowledge of local frameworks and practices.
Why apply- Purpose-driven work improving community facilities.
- Hybrid flexibility – up to two days a week from home.
- Five weeks’ annual leave after two years and relocation support for North Island movers.
- Health Insurance/Retailer Discounts
- Quarterly Values Awards + Birthday Vouchers + Social Club
Next Steps If you’re a seasoned project professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role - one that blends people, purpose, and performance - we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Ben Lapworth for confidential enquiries to explore if this is the position for you ben@84recruitment.co.nz | 022 183 4944
*84 Recruitment is the sole exclusive recruitment partner assisting with this role.
