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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · On-site
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The Project Controls Specialist will manage project controls, financial reporting, and risk management across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. They will work closely with project teams to ensure successful delivery through effective budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
Candidates should have strong experience in project controls, financial management, and working within a PMO or infrastructure delivery environment. A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or Engineering is preferred, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Partner to drive project performance, reporting, risk management and financial controls.
Join a high-performing team that is shaping New Zealand's future transport system.
Civil Engineering graduates and project experience is desirable.
We're looking for a Project Controls Specialist to provide specialist project controls support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and project teams, you'll help ensure projects are delivered successfully through effective cost management, reporting, risk management, scheduling and project governance.
As part of the Transport Services Group, you'll contribute to projects that connect people, products and places across Aotearoa while supporting continuous improvement in project controls practices and frameworks.
You can find the position description here.
We are seeking to appoint at a salary within Band 16, commensurate with skills and experience.
Managing project controls and associated administration across assigned projects.
Supporting project teams with reporting, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling and risk management.
Maintaining and analysing project financial information, including cashflow forecasting and variance analysis.
Coordinating high-quality project and programme reporting for key stakeholders.
Supporting the identification, escalation and management of project risks and issues.
Providing technical advice and guidance to ensure alignment with enterprise project controls frameworks.
Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Contributing to the continual improvement of project management tools, methodologies and reporting practices.
You'll bring strong project controls expertise and a passion for delivering quality outcomes in a complex infrastructure environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience working in a PMO, programme or project delivery environment.
Strong project controls experience across cost management, reporting, scheduling and risk management.
Proven experience with project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience building effective relationships and working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
The ability to identify trends, risks and issues and implement proactive solutions.
Ideally, you'll also have:
Experience supporting civil engineering, transport or infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of contract administration and reporting, including NZS and collaborative contracting environments.
Experience using project management and SAP financial systems.
A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.
A project or programme management qualification.
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within the public service.
Working within the Transport Services business group, you'll have the opportunity to influence and help deliver New Zealand's future transport system. NZTA is New Zealand's largest infrastructure delivery agency, planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating a nationally integrated transport network in partnership with communities, local government and industry.
Our work has a direct impact on how people live, travel, work and connect. You'll be part of a highly capable team committed to delivering infrastructure that benefits all New Zealanders.
At NZTA, you'll be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference for New Zealanders.
Along with a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
Flexible working arrangements.
Career development opportunities across a diverse infrastructure portfolio.
Working alongside some of New Zealand's leading infrastructure professionals.
Five weeks annual leave.
Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees.
A collaborative and inclusive culture that supports growth and development.
Ready to take the next step in your project controls career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team who is going places.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: Please click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
Creating great journeys to keep New Zealand moving.
We develop and maintain New Zealand’s land transport system, connecting people, products, and places across the country. We're responsible for promoting road safety, managing the country's state highways, and regulating the land transport system, including licensing drivers and vehicles.
Offices: 44 Bowen Street, Wellington, WGN 6011, NZ · 29 Customs Street West, Level 5, AMP Centre, Auckland, 1140, NZ
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