Principal Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Pre-Construction Manager

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)

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Commercial Manager - Generation Development

at Mercury

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This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

2x Opportunities - 1x Permanent; 1x 12 Month Fixed Term
Auckland or Tauranga (with flexibility for other office locations)
Partner with industry-leading advisors, suppliers and regulators

2x Opportunities - 1x Permanent; 1x 12 Month Fixed Term
Auckland or Tauranga (with flexibility for other office locations)
Partner with industry-leading advisors, suppliers and regulators

Play a key commercial role delivering large-scale renewable energy projects nationwide.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed seventeen hours 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)

17h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior Project Manager

at SWR Group NZ Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Glen Innes, Auckland

New position
Critical project leadership role
Glen Innes based

New position
Critical project leadership role
Glen Innes based

A rare new role where you'll drive major residential development, elevate PM systems, and make a lasting impact on an entire community.

Recruited byTim Rosenberg

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Director

at Milne Project Management

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)

11d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Commercial Manager - Generation Development

at Mercury

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This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

2x Opportunities - 1x Permanent; 1x 12 Month Fixed Term
Auckland or Tauranga (with flexibility for other office locations)
Partner with industry-leading advisors, suppliers and regulators

2x Opportunities - 1x Permanent; 1x 12 Month Fixed Term
Auckland or Tauranga (with flexibility for other office locations)
Partner with industry-leading advisors, suppliers and regulators

Play a key commercial role delivering large-scale renewable energy projects nationwide.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Project Manager

at The University of Waikato

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Join a supportive and innovative Campus Development team
Access professional development and growth opportunities
Additional university leave, competitive superannuation, and more

Join a supportive and innovative Campus Development team
Access professional development and growth opportunities
Additional university leave, competitive superannuation, and more

Lead the university campus capital projects, delivering on time, cost and quality while shaping future-ready university environments

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

21h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Ōmaru Development Director

at Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Panmure, Auckland

Lead a transformational iwi development delivering papakāinga, marae, and enduring cultural, social, and economic infrastructure.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Survey Manager/ Principal Surveyor

at Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
Work on a diverse and exciting range of projects
South Island owned company with over 90 years experience

Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, surveyors and planners
Work on a diverse and exciting range of projects
South Island owned company with over 90 years experience

DO are seeking a Survey Manager to join our Central Otago team to play a key role in delivering quality land surveying services to the local market.

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Analyst, School Site Planning

at Ministry of Education

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This is a Full time job

Wellington

Located in either Wellington or Auckland

Analyse complex site, infrastructure and hazard data for planning decisions
Translate technical reports into clear risk profiles and investment advice
Partner with planners and engineers to support school development outcomes

Analyse complex site, infrastructure and hazard data for planning decisions
Translate technical reports into clear risk profiles and investment advice
Partner with planners and engineers to support school development outcomes

Drive robust school site due diligence and infrastructure analysis to inform confident, evidence based investment decisions.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed five days ago

School Property Partner

at Ministry of Education

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Build trusted relationships as a school property partner
Lead asset planning and support major property projects
Make a real impact on school environments nationwide

Build trusted relationships as a school property partner
Lead asset planning and support major property projects
Make a real impact on school environments nationwide

Partner with schools to deliver proactive, high quality property support across Aotearoa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Design Manager

at Leighs Construction

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)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Working In New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Roles available in Northland and Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
End-to-end civil construction project delivery ($5-20m)
$160-200K (international visa support and relocation package offered)

Roles available in Northland and Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
End-to-end civil construction project delivery ($5-20m)
$160-200K (international visa support and relocation package offered)

Are you a senior project manager experienced in civil water and structure projects? We have immediate opportunities in beautiful NZ!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Project Manager-Residential Development

at 3NUOS TRUST LIMITED

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$5,500 – $8,250 per month

Competitive remuneration package & Company vehicle, fuel card, and phone plan
Supportive and professional team environment
Long-term career growth opportunities

Competitive remuneration package & Company vehicle, fuel card, and phone plan
Supportive and professional team environment
Long-term career growth opportunities

Well-established property development company looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing team.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Senior Project Manager - Complex

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

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This is a Full time job

Wellington

$133k - $165k p.a.

Work across significant projects that will deliver tangible benefits for NZers
Do you have 5-7 years infra project management exp? Join us!
Based in Wellington with travel out to site to be amongst the project team

Work across significant projects that will deliver tangible benefits for NZers
Do you have 5-7 years infra project management exp? Join us!
Based in Wellington with travel out to site to be amongst the project team

Lead and deliver transport infrastructure projects for NZTA!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

20h ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Project Manager Property

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Competitive salary plus 4% employer kiwiSaver

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team
Permanent full-time role, based in Wellington

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team
Permanent full-time role, based in Wellington

Deliver impactful property projects that shape the future of KiwiRail

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Commercial Advisor - Infrastructure

at RAWLINSONS LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Enjoy flexible working, strong support, and the opportunity to leave a legacy.

Enjoy flexible working, strong support, and the opportunity to leave a legacy.

Senior leader delivering strategic commercial and cost advice on major infrastructure projects across NZ.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Development & Infrastructure Support Manager

at H2R Consulting

This is a Full time job

Glen Innes, Auckland

Great salary package+5 Week's Leave+ more benefits

Be part of one of Aotearoa's most significant regeneration programmes. Apply your project skills to help deliver homes and infrastructure in Tāmaki!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

General Manager – Property & Projects

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Papua New Guinea - Expat package

New Hotel Development
Based in PnG
Accommodation + Living costs + Flights home

New Hotel Development
Based in PnG
Accommodation + Living costs + Flights home

Senior appointment to lead large hotel and commercial developments in Port Moresby, 3 year contract with expat package

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed two days ago

Program Controls Manager - Operations Integration

at Auckland Airport

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive package + KiwiSaver and FREE parking + 20% discounted childcare
4-year fixed-term, full-time position until Dec 2029, flexible work arrangements
Drive project governance in AKL's Terminal Integration programmes

Competitive package + KiwiSaver and FREE parking + 20% discounted childcare
4-year fixed-term, full-time position until Dec 2029, flexible work arrangements
Drive project governance in AKL's Terminal Integration programmes

Bring your Governance, Power BI Dashboard building skills, Reporting and Schedule Integration skills to AKL's once in a lifetime transformation.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$180K - $210K + vehicle

Senior PM role taking a lead on a new secured project
Rock solid main contractor with a great brand and growing pipeline
Be part of a high performing team with an outstanding employee longevity record

Senior PM role taking a lead on a new secured project
Rock solid main contractor with a great brand and growing pipeline
Be part of a high performing team with an outstanding employee longevity record

Main Contractor with a major ($80M) project secured is now on the hunt a SPM to lead the project and ensure successful delivery

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Franklin Smith

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$220,000 + vehicle

Secure project pipeline
Stable company/role
Work with a high performing leadership team

Secure project pipeline
Stable company/role
Work with a high performing leadership team

High profile, $85mil project needing a top-level Senior PM to oversee delivery for this busy main contractor!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

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