Project Manager

For more than 65 years, we’ve been keeping New Zealanders and their businesses safe, connected and ready for the future. We operate across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, delivering mission-critical technology spanning cloud, cyber security, broadcasting, maritime communications and critical communications infrastructure. Backed by a team of 450+ experts, we’re trusted by some of New Zealand’s largest organisations to protect what matters most.

Ko tā mātou mahi – The Opportunity

Kordia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Field Solutions team, delivering telecommunications and critical infrastructure projects across New Zealand.

This is a hands-on project delivery role where you’ll take ownership of projects from initiation and planning through to successful completion. You’ll manage scope, programme, budgets, resources, risks and commercial outcomes, while coordinating technical teams, contractors, suppliers and customers to keep delivery on track.
Working across a diverse portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects, you’ll operate in an environment where safety, quality and strong commercial management are critical. You’ll also work closely with technical specialists to ensure projects are practical, well planned and delivered to Kordia’s high standards.

Ko tō mahi – What You’ll Do

• Lead telecommunications and infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion
• Develop and manage project plans, programmes, budgets, resources and delivery milestones
• Manage project financial performance, including CAPEX/OPEX and project budgets
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies and changes
• Coordinate internal technical teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other project resources
• Manage contractual requirements and maintain strong project governance, documentation and reporting
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, providing clear and proactive communication throughout delivery
• Monitor project performance against agreed KPIs, timelines, cost, quality and customer outcomes
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Kordia’s quality, health and safety requirements and ISO 9001 standards

The role has a strong focus on delivering projects safely, on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining a clear “no surprises” approach with stakeholders.

Nā tōu rourou – What You’ll Bring

You’ll be an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable operating in a technical, engineering or infrastructure environment and taking accountability for delivery and commercial outcomes.
You will also bring:

• Around 3+ years project management experience, ideally within telecommunications, broadcasting, engineering, infrastructure, technology or a related industry
• Strong understanding of telecommunications or network infrastructure, such as towers, antenna systems, power systems and data centres
• Experience managing complex engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial and financial capability, including project budgets, CAPEX/OPEX and cost management
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and technical teams
• Strong risk management, problem-solving and stakeholder management capability
• Confidence working with project programmes, critical paths, resourcing and delivery dependencies
• A relevant project management qualification or certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across customers, technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Nōu te rourou – Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on projects that have a tangible impact on New Zealand’s critical communications infrastructure. You’ll be part of an experienced team delivering technically complex work across a diverse range of customers, sites and environments.

You’ll have real ownership of your projects and work alongside engineers, field teams and technical specialists with deep expertise in telecommunications infrastructure.

We offer a competitive salary, matched superannuation up to 5%, insurance benefits and additional leave entitlements.

This is a full-time, permanent position. As our projects are delivered across New Zealand, we are open to considering applicants from across the country.