Project Manager | Auckland

Project Manager

• Lead meaningful business and technology projects that directly support NZ Post's strategic priorities
• Own projects end‑to‑end; shaping the plan, coordinating teams, and delivering outcomes with impact
• Work across a large, complex organisation with exposure to both BAU and CAPEX initiatives using agile and waterfall delivery
• Based in either Auckland (Highbrook), Wellington (CBD), or Christchurch (Airport)

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

As we continue to evolve, we're investing in business improvement and technology initiatives that support our customers, people and communities. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a range of organisational changes, working across both business and technology environments.

You will be responsible for delivering projects that enable NZ Post to achieve its strategic objectives. You'll lead projects end‑to‑end, bringing structure, pace and clarity to complex initiatives, and ensuring outcomes are delivered safely, on time and within budget.  Projects will include a mix of CAPEX and opex initiatives and may use waterfall, agile or hybrid delivery approaches.

You'll achieve that by:

• Planning and delivering projects from initiation through to completion and benefits realisation
• Managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams and external suppliers to meet delivery milestones
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders
• Providing clear, timely progress and financial reporting through established governance
• Ensuring delivery aligns with NZ Post project standards, governance, and safety expectations

Mōu - About you

You are an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable working in large, complex organisations and navigating multiple stakeholders, systems and priorities.  You bring a pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset and are able to flex your approach depending on whether a project is predominantly business‑led or technology‑led.  You communicate clearly, build trusted relationships, and stay calm and focused under pressure.

You'll bring with you

• 5+ years' experience delivering projects in a corporate environment
• Experience leading business projects, technology projects, or a mix of both
• Experience delivering CAPEX and/or opex initiatives
• Working knowledge of both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Ability to manage complexity, competing priorities and organisational change

Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, Agile) are advantageous but not essential.

Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

There's a story in every parcel. And wrapped up in every parcel, is the people of NZ Post.  Our mahi is different, but we share the same goal - to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beautiful Aotearoa.  Whether you're a number-crunching data analyst, a parcel processing whizz, a marketing maven, or a sales superstar, we've got a spot for you in our dynamic team. Start your journey with us.

 He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! 

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about.  Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Plus more!!

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

Ready to be part of something bigger?   If so, then apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  If you require additional information, please contact Michele Christie (Talent Partner) on 022 087 5195

Applications for this position close on 17 May 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.  

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. 

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles.  We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved. 

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

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