Location: Hawke’s Bay |
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid working supported
Lead delivery across the city’s parks and open space projects Help shape the spaces that bring the community together. As Portfolio Lead – Open Spaces, you’ll coordinate a portfolio of parks, reserves, and public realm projects - ensuring they’re well-prioritised, efficiently delivered, and aligned with long-term community goals.
You’ll provide leadership through coordination and influence - guiding external project managers and consultants to achieve shared outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced project or programme manager ready to step into a broader, strategic portfolio position.
What you’ll do- Provide strategic oversight of open space and public realm capital works.
- Manage delivery performance, risk, and reporting in line with EPMO frameworks.
- Collaborate with consultants, contractors, mana whenua, and community partners to deliver successful outcomes.
- Ensure projects align with sustainability, climate resilience, and place-making priorities.
What you’ll bring- 7–10 years’ experience in programme, portfolio, or senior project delivery.
- Background in open spaces, parks, recreation, or civic infrastructure projects, ideally within the public sector.
- Strong procurement and contract management skills (NZS 3910 preferred).
- Proven ability to manage budgets, risk, and stakeholder relationships.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
- New Zealand experience preferred, with strong understanding of local frameworks and community engagement.
Why apply- Purpose-driven work enhancing community wellbeing and public spaces.
- 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 Ready to take the next step in your project career? Lead a portfolio of open space projects that shape a more vibrant, resilient community — 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.
