Design Manager Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Design Manager

at Leighs Construction

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Thrive in a role that blends challenge, impact, and growth
Step into a pivotal role with real impact on project outcomes
Competitive remuneration package

Thrive in a role that blends challenge, impact, and growth
Step into a pivotal role with real impact on project outcomes
Competitive remuneration package

Lead design excellence on iconic projects and shape a better future in construction

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Kitchen Designer

at LivSpace

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Rem Package incl Vehicle & Benefits!

Supportive leadership, collaborative team, training & progression
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Supportive leadership, collaborative team, training & progression
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Design custom-made kitchens and interior spaces based in Tauranga working closely with customers to understand their requirements.

subClassification: Interior DesignInterior Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

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Listed thirteen days ago

Design Manager

at Redpath Partners Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Front-end project strategy and design management
Market leading NZ salary
Enjoy a supportive work environment with leadership that values flexibility

Front-end project strategy and design management
Market leading NZ salary
Enjoy a supportive work environment with leadership that values flexibility

Delivering iconic and technically challenging projects across Commercial, Apartments, Education and Healthcare.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Design Manager

at Leighs Construction

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Thrive in a role that blends challenge, impact, and growth
Step into a pivotal role with real impact on project outcomes
Competitive remuneration package

Thrive in a role that blends challenge, impact, and growth
Step into a pivotal role with real impact on project outcomes
Competitive remuneration package

Lead design excellence on iconic projects and shape a better future in construction

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed four days ago

Assistant Project Manager

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 - $110,000

Clear career pathway into real project leadership
Ponsonby-based office with national project exposure
$80K-$110K + laptop & phone allowance

Clear career pathway into real project leadership
Ponsonby-based office with national project exposure
$80K-$110K + laptop & phone allowance

Entry-level APM role with clear growth into project leadership. Ponsonby-based consultancy.

Recruited byRichard Haddon

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Design Manager (Auckland or Hamilton)

at Apollo Projects Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Work on meaningful projects for local communities!
Influence outcomes and add real value early in the project lifecycle
Join a down‑to‑earth team that takes work seriously, not themselves

Work on meaningful projects for local communities!
Influence outcomes and add real value early in the project lifecycle
Join a down‑to‑earth team that takes work seriously, not themselves

Design Manager wanted – lead consultant design, influence outcomes and join a collaborative Design & Build preconstruction team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

20d ago

Listed four hours ago

Project Manager - Consultancy

at Origin People

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$140,000 – $160,000 per year

Strong Pipeline of work + Diverse Clients + Autonomy on your projects
Base Salry + Bonus + Training budget
WFH and flexible hours

Strong Pipeline of work + Diverse Clients + Autonomy on your projects
Base Salry + Bonus + Training budget
WFH and flexible hours

Excellent project management position within a medium sized consultancy with a strong culture and exciting pipeline of projects.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4h ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Services Design Manager

at Clough Projects

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Templeton, Canterbury

Lead building services design on a major PPP project, coordinating complex MEP, security systems within a high‑performance JV team

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

23h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Technical Design Manager

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Auckland

NZD 120000 - 155000 per annum

Market-leading salary
First-rate organisation with high staff retention
Supportive, collaborative and good spirited team environment

Market-leading salary
First-rate organisation with high staff retention
Supportive, collaborative and good spirited team environment

Become a Design Manager - delivering both architectural & structural drawings & guiding projects from concept to on-site for warehouse projects.

Recruited byFarrel Gordon

subClassification: Architectural DraftingArchitectural Drafting

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Design Manager (Auckland or Hamilton)

at Apollo Projects Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Work on meaningful projects for local communities!
Influence outcomes and add real value early in the project lifecycle
Join a down‑to‑earth team that takes work seriously, not themselves

Work on meaningful projects for local communities!
Influence outcomes and add real value early in the project lifecycle
Join a down‑to‑earth team that takes work seriously, not themselves

Design Manager wanted – lead consultant design, influence outcomes and join a collaborative Design & Build preconstruction team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

20d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Project Manager - Client Side

at Veros Property

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$100,000 – $140,000 per year + bonus

Growth Opportunity
Broad range of projects
Client side PM

Growth Opportunity
Broad range of projects
Client side PM

Are you someone who has delivered construction projects in NZ, is happy fronting clients and project teams. Let's discuss today!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Associate Design and Planning Manager

at Fletcher Living

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Design quality homes and neighbourhoods that shape Auckland communities.
Join a collaborative team that values diversity and being yourself.
Influence projects from concept planning through to consented designs.

Design quality homes and neighbourhoods that shape Auckland communities.
Join a collaborative team that values diversity and being yourself.
Influence projects from concept planning through to consented designs.

Own and manage residential design from concept to consent. Build efficient, buildable homes and partner with consultants

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Project Manager-Design Delivery

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago(Hybrid)

Based in Dunedin; open to applicants from across the South Island
Collaborate with clinicians, architects and community leaders
Influence facilities that improve patient and whānau outcomes

Based in Dunedin; open to applicants from across the South Island
Collaborate with clinicians, architects and community leaders
Influence facilities that improve patient and whānau outcomes

Drive clinical-led design for major health infrastructure projects improving care outcomes across Te Waipounamu.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Project Engineering/Design Manager

at Worley New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work on projects shaping Aotearoa’s energy and infrastructure landscape
Flexible work options
Be part of a global organisation delivering a more sustainable future

Work on projects shaping Aotearoa’s energy and infrastructure landscape
Flexible work options
Be part of a global organisation delivering a more sustainable future

Fantastic opportunity to lead high-impact engineering projects across a variety of sectors.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed seven days ago

Associate Development Manager | Newmarket

at Metlifecare

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Competitive salary + STI + Health Insurance + more

Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Competitive salary + numerous staff benefits
Flexible working arrangements

Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Competitive salary + numerous staff benefits
Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to accelerate your career growth! Work on a large,

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Content Digital Design Manager

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$95,000 per annum

Own end‑to‑end content, digital, social, and design
Hands‑on role with real autonomy, visibility, and impact
Work with senior leaders in a fast‑paced, purpose‑led organisation

Own end‑to‑end content, digital, social, and design
Hands‑on role with real autonomy, visibility, and impact
Work with senior leaders in a fast‑paced, purpose‑led organisation

Own end‑to‑end digital content for a purpose‑led, high‑performance organisation shaping leadership across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

1d ago

Listed five hours ago

Senior/Principal - Primary Design Engineer/Design Manager

at ElectroNet

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead HV primary design on NZ’s 110 - 220kV substation projects
Be the technical authority shaping grid-scale renewables and storage
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle

Lead HV primary design on NZ’s 110 - 220kV substation projects
Be the technical authority shaping grid-scale renewables and storage
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle

Shape New Zealand’s Grid. Build Expertise That Lasts.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Pre-Construction Manager

at Holmes Construction Waitaha

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

New opportunity to bring your skills to life!
Enjoy varied projects and career growth.
Amazing team delivering exceptional projects!

New opportunity to bring your skills to life!
Enjoy varied projects and career growth.
Amazing team delivering exceptional projects!

Holmes Waitaha is seeking a Pre-Construction manager to lead all front-end planning for our South Island based projects.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Design/ Branch Manager – Christchurch

at Draftline (2021) Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

The Design/Branch Manager is responsible for leading Draftline’s Christchurch design team ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality design work.

subClassification: Architectural DraftingArchitectural Drafting

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

at RWR Construction

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

$130,000 - $160,000 + vehicle

$130-$160K + vehicle, phone, laptop + strong pipeline of work
Strong pipeline of complex projects with autonomy to run jobs
Great team culture + clear career progression

$130-$160K + vehicle, phone, laptop + strong pipeline of work
Strong pipeline of complex projects with autonomy to run jobs
Great team culture + clear career progression

Lead insurance reinstatement projects across residential and commercial builds for a growing Auckland construction team with a strong pipeline of work

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed thirty four minutes ago

NZ Registered Architect

at Lynx Recruitment Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead and deliver design-led multi-unit residential projects
Work in a collaborative, high-performing studio
Apply your ArchiCAD expertise to produce high-quality, coordinated documentation

Lead and deliver design-led multi-unit residential projects
Work in a collaborative, high-performing studio
Apply your ArchiCAD expertise to produce high-quality, coordinated documentation

This is an opportunity to work on design-led, large-scale multi-unit residential projects including townhouses, apartments, and hotels.

subClassification: ArchitectureArchitecture

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

34m ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager & Site Manager Opportunities | Commercial Construction

at Tech 5 Recruitment Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Commercial construction roles – PM & Site Manager
Major Drury project kicking off
Great culture, benefits, and competitive salary

Commercial construction roles – PM & Site Manager
Major Drury project kicking off
Great culture, benefits, and competitive salary

Project Manager & Site Manager roles in South Auckland. Commercial builds, strong team culture, great benefits, and exciting upcoming projects.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager - Construction Consultancy

at Construction & Technical Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

$100,000 - $120,000 (Pend Exp) plus Bens

Passionate and professional Consultancy
Great variety of projects and secure work flow.
Excellent Salary $100,000 - $120,000 (Pend Exp) plus Bens

Passionate and professional Consultancy
Great variety of projects and secure work flow.
Excellent Salary $100,000 - $120,000 (Pend Exp) plus Bens

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate Project Manager to join a respected construction consultancy.

Recruited byNick Gillingham

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Managers & Site Managers - Regions

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$130k - $180k

Strong, stable pipeline of commercial projects across these regions
Competitive salary or contract rates with relocation or travel support available
Enjoya great lifestyle balance with no compromise on career progression

Strong, stable pipeline of commercial projects across these regions
Competitive salary or contract rates with relocation or travel support available
Enjoya great lifestyle balance with no compromise on career progression

Lead commercial builds across regional NZ, delivering end-to-end projects as a Site or Project Manager while enjoying lifestyle and career balance.

Recruited byRichard Haddon

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Project Manager

at The Building Intelligence Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Competitive salary package

New role supporting growth in our Palmerston North team
Keen on a regional lifestyle but still want projects of size and scale?
National business that will support you to do great things locally

New role supporting growth in our Palmerston North team
Keen on a regional lifestyle but still want projects of size and scale?
National business that will support you to do great things locally

Join the PM company with the largest footprint in Aotearoa. 14 locations and a talented team to work with. Perfect to learn, grow and upskill.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7h ago

Listed one day ago

Kitchen Designer

at LivSpace

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive Rem Package incl Vehicle & Benefits!

Supportive leadership, collaborative team, training & progression
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Supportive leadership, collaborative team, training & progression
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Design custom-made kitchens and interior spaces based in Tauranga working closely with customers to understand their requirements.

subClassification: Interior DesignInterior Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

1d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Project Director

at Milne Project Management

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

A growing business with a strong and diverse project pipeline
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career development and progression

A growing business with a strong and diverse project pipeline
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career development and progression

Join a respected, growing consultancy where you’ll deliver meaningful projects and help shape the business’s future.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago

Listed four hours ago

Project Manager Opportunities (Relocation to Perth, WA)

at Local Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

130000 - 190000

Relocate to Perth with a $10,000 government incentive + additional support on of
Secure pipeline of $5m-$50m projects across education, civic and commercial sect
Flat structure, strong culture and genuine work-life balance with average staff

Relocate to Perth with a $10,000 government incentive + additional support on of
Secure pipeline of $5m-$50m projects across education, civic and commercial sect
Flat structure, strong culture and genuine work-life balance with average staff

Senior + Intermediate Roles Available | $5m-$50m Projects - Looking for a lifestyle move without sacrificing project quality?

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4h ago

Listed five days ago