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Looking for an experienced Project Manager in Manawatu. 

This is a permanent full time role, working 40 hours and up to 50 hours per week. 

Leading the successful bidding and delivery of specific projects and contracts for clients and contributing to business overall success.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and reporting to achieve financial targets. 
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance and managing risks. 
• Lead design management processes to ensure effective design outcomes.  
• Champion health and safety policies, ensuring a safe work environment for all. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders. 
• Implement robust information management practices using Procore. 
• Lead project governance processes and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders. 

What you'll bring to the role 

• Proven expereince as a Project Manager in pavement construction and AWPT delivery essential 
• STrong commercial acumen and proven experience in commercial decision making 
• Understanding of the technical, contractual, and financial requirements involved in construction and maintenance contracts. 
• Operataional management expereince, planning, resource allocation and coordination. 
• Financial management, track record in running successful projects, being accountable for P&L, budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, reconciliation, reporting 
• Strong client management capability with a strong focus on client relationships 
• Understanding of the Construction Contracts Act and knowledge to apply NZS3910 is desirable 
• Civil Engineering Diploma, Degree or similar 
• Strong focus on health and safety not just your own but your colleagues and the public 
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and work well as part of a dynamic team.

Applicants must bave valid work rights. 

• Assess market potential based on territory and industry sectors
• Plan, prioritise, and execute sales activities to convert potential into orders
• Maintain existing customer relationships and prospect for new business
• Use CRM software to manage customer data, plan activities, and monitor progress
• Respond to sales enquiries promptly and professionally
• Analyse market trends and identify new applications for products
• Monitor and report competitor activity in line with the company’s Code of Practice
• Target competitor accounts strategically
• Use sales tools effectively to support performance
• Collaborate with the service team to ensure excellent customer experience
• Maintain and convert a strong sales pipeline
• Work independently to track market activity, competitor sites, and customer needs
• Produce accurate monthly sales forecasts using CRM tools

• Technical degree and/or mechanical, electrical, or related qualifications (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Proven experience in business development and account management
• Strong technical aptitude, particularly with compressed air or industrial gas systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Intermediate IT skills
• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence

• Assess market potential by territory and industry sectors
• Plan, prioritize, and execute sales activities to convert potential into orders and meet targets
• Maintain and develop existing customer relationships and prospect for new customers
• Use the company’s CRM system to enter customer data, plan, prioritize, and monitor sales activities
• Respond promptly and professionally to sales enquiries
• Monitor market trends and identify new applications for products
• Track and report competitor activities, adhering to the Company’s Business Code of Practice
• Target competitor customers effectively
• Utilize sales tools provided to maximize results
• Collaborate with the service department to deliver excellent customer service
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline relative to targets
• Work autonomously while monitoring activity within the territory, competitors, and customers
• Produce accurate monthly sales forecasts using the CRM system

• Technical degree and/or technical, mechanical, or electrical qualifications, or equivalent experience
• Proven sales experience in business development and account management
• Technical aptitude with exposure to compressed air and industrial gases applications and products
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Intermediate IT skills
• Clean, full driver’s license

Job Description :

Company Name: Luban GL Construction Limited

Work location: Auckland

Length of employment: Full time and permanent

Hourly rate: $40 to $50 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week (Minimum 30 hours guaranteed).

Luban GL Construction Limited located in Auckland is a construction company. Currently we are in need of a Construction Project Manager in line with our increasing projects at hand.

Your role will be ensuring that the project is running smoothly and efficiently. In order to be successful in this role, you will need to ensure monthly schedules are set and kept to, jobs are prioritized, and strict Health and Safety policies are followed.

Your duties may include but not limited to:

• Analysing and interpreting architectural drawings and specifications to guarantee precise implementation of project plans.

• Coordinating labour resources and overseeing the procurement and timely delivery of materials, equipment, and plant resources.

• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and technical professionals to align project goals and maintain quality standards.

• Negotiating with building owners, property developers, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Implementing coordinated work programs across multiple construction sites.

• Ensuring compliance with building legislation and maintain performance standards for quality, cost, and safety.

• Facilitating the submission of plans to local authorities.

• Managing contracts or subcontract specialized building services as needed.

• Monitoring the quality and progress of subcontractors’ work to ensure adherence to project specifications.

• Coordinating building inspections by local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.

To be successful in this role, you need to have

• NZQF Level 7 or higher qualification in the field relevant to construction management/engineering, or at least five years relevant work experience is required
•  Clean police record
•  Can pass drug tests

If you are willing to work at Auckland a long-term basis, and have the necessary attributes above, you are welcome to apply for the position by emailing your CV (including contact details and visa status) to us.

Applicants for this position with NZ citizenship or residence visa with relevant work experience and/or qualification will be given preference. Appropriate work visa is required for non-resident/citizen applicants.

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running and operations of construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, the ability to manage resources, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

This is a permanent full time position. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

• Collaborate closely with clients to develop project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor and direct all phases of project execution to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

Resource and Team Management

• Manage procurement and allocation of construction materials, equipment, and labour resources effectively and to budget.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Lead and support the operations team through performance management, KPI development, and professional growth initiatives.
• Organize and oversee meetings with management, staff, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes.

Quality Control

• Implement and oversee quality control procedures in line with project specifications, contractual obligations, and legal requirements.
• Develop and enforce the Project Quality Plan in coordination with clients.
• Conduct regular site inspections and review construction methodologies to maintain high-quality standards.

Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols in accordance with industry regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard workers and site operations.
• Foster a strong safety culture across all teams and contractors.

Communication and Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, subcontractors, consultants, and relevant authorities.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among all parties to ensure alignment on project goals and progress.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations as required.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all construction activities comply to local, regional, and national regulations, including environmental and health & safety standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and industry codes to ensure ongoing compliance throughout project delivery.

  Other duties

·    Fulfil other duties as required

Required Qualities

·    Professional approach

·    Ability to work under pressure

·    Organizational and time management skills

·    Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

·    Leadership and people management skills

·    Understanding of workplace health and safety regulations

·    Excellent attention to detail

·    Computer literate

Desired Competencies

·    Analytical thinking

·    Initiative

·    Business awareness and commerciality

·    Tenacity

·    Strategic thinking

·    Positive approach to change

·    Teamwork

Experience

·    Minimum 3 years’ experience with overseeing projects to schedule, budget, quality and safety standards

·    Experience in managing staff to meet project specific key performance indicators relating to safety, quality, programme and finance.

Kickstart your accounting career with hands-on experience and professional mentoring.

Are you a recent accounting graduate looking to gain real-world experience? 

Service Foods Limited is offering an exciting graduate internship opportunity for an aspiring Assistant Accountant to join our Manukau-based Finance team.

This internship is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) within a fast-paced, inventory-focused business environment.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship , offered as part of our commitment to supporting and mentoring graduates from top universities like AUT, and to help prepare emerging talent for long-term careers in finance and accounting.

No experience? No problem.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A strong interest in accounting
• A willingness to learn
• The motivation to grow and succeed

You’ll work alongside a team of experienced finance professionals who will provide hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world insight to help you build a solid foundation for your future career.

What you’ll gain:

1. Exposure to real-world business processes in a large, fast-growing company
2. Practical, hands-on experience across both AR and AP functions
3. Mentorship and coaching from a qualified and supportive finance team
4. A chance to demonstrate your potential and add value in a meaningful way

If you're a recent graduate who’s enthusiastic about launching a career in accounting, we want to hear from you. Join one of New Zealand’s leading foodservice providers and take the first step in building your future.

 Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your career goals

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Project Manager at Kensway, based in our Wellington team. The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day management of project timelines, resources, and project budgets. They will ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, resolve issues, and lead project teams to successful delivery. The successful applicant will join an existing project team, to strengthen, support & deliver a key project within the Wellington region.

Kensway is a family-based project management and quantity surveying company with offices around NZ. Our team comprises experienced professionals, who offer expertise in all aspects of the building industry. We prioritise our clients and their individual requirements in everything we do. We listen, communicate, and never lose sight of the fact that client expectations are paramount. Our philosophy of delivering high standards, has enabled us to build long-term relationships with satisfied, repeat clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Project Manager at Kensway, based in our Wellington team. The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day management of project timelines, resources, and project budgets. They will ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, resolve issues, and lead project teams to successful delivery. The successful applicant will join an existing project team, to strengthen, support & deliver a key project within the Wellington region.

If you enjoy working in a team environment, challenging ‘what’s best for project’ and delivering projects that create change and improved outcomes for all those involved, please send us an application!

Qualifications / Experience needed

• Strong experience in project management and logistics management.
• Design, coordination & stakeholder management.
• Microsoft Project experience.
• Expeditor and Expediting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage timelines and budgets effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in the building industry is preferred.

We are looking to employee a passionate individual to join our team as soon as possible.

If this is you, don't hesitate, click on the apply button now and take advantage of this opportunity.

Must be NZ resident or valid NZ work visa to be considered

We are a leading financial services company focusing on foreign exchange and investment, providing innovative solutions to clients across global markets. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a talented and analytical Database Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in managing and optimising our data systems to support fast-paced trading and financial operations.

This is a permanent full-time role, and you are required to work between Monday and Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Your main duties are:

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Management & Optimisation
  • Design, develop, and maintain relational and non-relational databases to support trading platforms, client accounts, and transaction systems.
  • Monitor database performance, optimise queries, and implement tuning strategies to ensure efficiency in high-volume forex transactions.
  • Ensure database scalability to handle real-time trading data and global client operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Extract, clean, and transform large datasets from multiple market sources, trading systems, and client activity logs.
  • Conduct statistical and trend analysis to provide insights into forex market performance, risk exposure, and liquidity.
  • Develop and automate dashboards and reporting tools for senior management, compliance, and risk teams.
• Compliance & Risk Support
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in accordance with financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, and international trading compliance standards).
  • Support risk management teams with data analysis for fraud detection, suspicious activity monitoring, and exposure reporting.
  • Maintain data governance standards and documentation.
• Collaboration & Support
  • Partner with trading, IT, and risk management teams to deliver real-time reporting and data insights.
  • Provide ad hoc data analysis to support business strategy, new product development, and investment decisions.
  • Troubleshoot data-related issues and provide solutions to end-users.

Requirements:

·        At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

·    Proven experience as a Database Analyst, Data Engineer, or similar role in the financial or tech sector.

·    Proficiency in SQL and database management systems (RDBMS, NoSQL experience a plus).

·    Experience with data visualisation/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

·    Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and risk in financial systems.

·    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

We are looking for a Tooling Design Engineer for our client, you will be required to work in the Bay of Plenty area, with weekly guaranteed hours of at least 40 and a gross annual salary of $90,000.

In this role you will lead a successful team, control and coordinate the whole project, ensuring in time delivery.

You will be required to undertake the following job duties:

• Lead the problem solving of tooling performance during commissioning of your design.

• Ensure you work on the appropriate job priority, producing timely design outputs.

• Produce effective tooling designs from given parameters.

• Generate technical drawings and specifications.

• Assist all departments in the workshop, providing appropriate technical knowledge to support the manufacture and commissioning of tool sets.

• Day to day database input and extraction of information for various uses and services.

• Attend company meetings as appropriate.

• Provide support to service for the repair or manufacture of replacement tooling or tooling assemblies.

• Provide support to sales through he quotation

• To maintain timely outputs within agreed timeframes.

• Ensure errors are kept to a minimum.

• Ensure all designs are checked to Hayes standards and that output is checked against the Machine Specification.

• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Experience requirements:

• Skilled Tradespeople: You’ve designed machine tooling for at least 2 years and have developed a keen eye for quality and precision.
• Managing the workload:  You know how to manage your time and prioritise your tasks to meet your design timelines.
• Problem Solver: Your experience gives you the ability to understand complex problems and come up with practical, efficient solutions.
• Computer savvy:  You are both comfortable and familiar with Microsoft applications and CAD.