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About us
GJ Kitchens designs, manufactures and installs bespoke kitchens, cabinetry and storage solutions for residential and light commercial clients across Auckland. We combine quality craftsmanship with reliable project delivery.

The role
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Project Manager to join us. This role oversees end-to-end delivery of kitchen/cabinetry projects from client handover through site measure, production coordination and installation, ensuring time, cost, scope and quality outcomes are achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and track project activities, milestones and critical paths across design, manufacture and installation.
• Coordinate internal teams (design, factory, logistics, installers) and external stakeholders (builders, suppliers, clients).
• Prepare and maintain project documentation: scopes, schedules, H&S site files, RAMS, variation registers, purchase orders, delivery/installation plans.
• Monitor budgets, costs and supplier invoices; raise and control variations; support progress claims.
• Conduct site measures and readiness checks; schedule trades; manage access, permits and compliance (including H&S).
• Implement quality checks (pre-install, practical completion, defects lists) and drive timely close-out.
• Maintain CRM and reporting dashboards; provide regular status updates to management and clients.
• Identify delivery risks and issues; escalate and action mitigation plans.
• Support continuous improvement of project workflows, templates and SOPs.

Skills & qualifications (minimum)
Applicants must meet one of the following:

• NZQCF Level 5 or higher qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Business Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Accounting or similar), or
• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience in project coordination/administration, operations or scheduling (construction, joinery, fit-out, manufacturing or related sectors preferred).
• Due to our staff and client base, proficiency in both English and Chinese is preferred. 

We’re looking for

• Strong coordination and scheduling capability; high attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficient with project documentation, spreadsheets and basic budgeting/cost tracking.
• Clear written and verbal communication; confident stakeholder liaison (clients, suppliers, trades).
• Practical understanding of site H&S and quality assurance in fit-out/installation environments.
• Full driver licence preferred; ability to visit sites across Auckland.

What we offer

• Stable full-time hours and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to bespoke projects and end-to-end delivery.
• Competitive hourly rate and opportunities to streamline processes and grow responsibility.
  
  
  

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.

Make a real impact through project delivery in the health sector.
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Project Manager to join a team delivering vital projects that support health outcomes across Aotearoa. If you’re passionate about improving systems, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering work that benefits communities — this is your opportunity to make a difference.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll manage small to medium-sized projects or key workstreams within larger initiatives. You’ll ensure delivery aligns with agreed plans, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management, and clear, consistent communication. You’ll also support broader project governance and improvement efforts, helping to embed lessons learned and contribute to better project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget
• Maintain clear documentation, reports, and project governance materials
• Work closely with customers and stakeholders, building strong relationships and providing regular updates
• Monitor project finances and support updates to business cases where needed
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project processes and practices
• Support equitable health outcomes
• Ensure health and safety, privacy, and recordkeeping standards are upheld throughout all project activity

 What You’ll Bring

• NZCE Level 6 qualification in a relevant field
• At least 1 year of hands-on project management experience
• Familiarity with modern project management tools and methodologies
• Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
• NZCE Level 7 or equivalent in business, healthcare, construction, engineering, or project management
• Recognised project management certification (e.g. CAPM, PRINCE2, Diploma in Project Management)
• Experience in property, construction, or service delivery projects within the health sector

 If you are looking for a new opportunity apply now to be considered. 

Company Overview

Excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established Auckland based construction company and become a part of a great team.

Key Objective

This role is responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading construction projects from design to completion stage. Communicate and consult regularly and daily with construction team, subcontractors and other professional to help establish tasks. As a construction project manager, you must ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget, and within the agreed scope.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to obtain resources or materials as required. Ensure contract terms and conditions are met.
• Managing and leading daily construction site activities
• Interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice to workers on sites, and providing
  supervision and guidance when necessary
• Planning work on site and establishing the workforce, type of machinery and materials required, to deliver projects on time with excellent quality standards and within project budget
• Making plans of the building program, scheduling timeframe, allocating construction
  team/subcontractors and distributing building materials required for each project
• Providing leadership and working closely with the team and clients to ensure the projects are completed within the negotiated timeframe and specifications
• Quality checking and record keeping with effective communication between different parties for project progress
• Liaising with civil engineers, designers, council inspectors or other relevant workers to identify and solve the problems when necessary
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Plan for and manage risks, including developing contingency plans.
• Ensure H&S procedure are implemented and followed on site as per Hobson Construction H&S Policy. Enforce and Maintain H&S rules on site to the highest standard as per company structure
• Provide reporting and documentation on project status to management and stakeholders, adjust project plans, and provide follow-up as needed.

Job requirement: applicant must meet following requirement to apply for this job

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven working experience in construction management or project management, with a track record of successful project delivery
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Job Details:

Primary address of work: Auckland
Vacancy number: 1
Employment type: Permanent full time
Minimum hours per week: 30 Hours
Maximum hours per week: 40 Hours
Minimum hourly rate (low salary range): $35/hour
Maximum hourly rate (high salary range): $40/hour

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LWC is currently looking for a responsible and skilled Construction Project Manager who will be responsible for the planning, organizing and coordinating of construction projects in Auckland. This is a full time permanent position. Wages are between $38 - $42 an hour and you will be guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours.

• Day to day project management to site, supervising and monitoring the labor force
• Reviewing and resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and specification, and other issues that may arise.
• Coordinating and liaising with architect, consultants, supervisors, engineering profesionals and trade workers
• Checking plans, drawings and quantity for accuracy of calculation and to provide proper costing. Create program activitiy in sequence then apply cost loading, manpower and equipment resources and duration and update the program weekly and monthly. 
• Estimating or tendering possible projects and preparing all technical, commercial and residential documentation.
• Managing, monitoring and interpreting contracts designs and other documentation supplied by the client's architect
• Overseeing projects in compliance with the standard performance in quality, cost, health and safety matters
• Arranging submissions of plans and programs aligned with the rights and boundaries regarding teh schedule changes as a contractor and a consultant

 Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. You must be a graduate of Civil Engineering in NZ or with NZQA level 7 that meets the requirements of the occupation - Construction Project Manager. You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and some sites may require pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. For more information, please call PJ at or send your CV to

We are Lightsource bp - and we're on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we've been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
**What You'll do**
The Senior Project Manager will manage projects through the construction phase to completion in New Zealand.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Ensure all projects are built safely and in accordance with LSBP and HSE requirements of the relevant country, including Worksafe NZ
- Manage all construction aspects of Renewable Energy projects from early works through to commissioning and completion.
- Develop and foster strong working relationships with the New Zealand and Australian teams and at global level to support business development.
- Construction reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Delivery of best practice PM systems and controls.
- Provide input into LSbp T&C team to select the optimum EPC and Network Service Provider (NSP) contractors from RFP to contractual negotiations and final selection.
- Securing strong interaction between both business development and assets management departments.
- Prepare budget and time schedule of the project and ensure the project is built in accordance with the same.
- Ensure all projects comply with the requirements of the applicable permits and contracts.
- Managing project handover from construction to operations ensuring early involvement
**Who we're looking for**
**Knowledge**
- It is desirable to have 10 years of prior experience of the renewable energy & construction industry, ideally from either an EPC, NSP or similar company to Lightsource bp
- Knowledge and understanding of the constraints affecting the renewable energy industry in New Zealand and as applicable from any Australian learnings.
Project Management experience in renewable energy plants connected to both MV and HV networks.
Knowledge of fundamental project management systems and procedures in the construction industry
**Qualifications**
- Construction related formal qualifications in project management
- Ideally an engineering degree or related discipline as background.
- Full driving license.
**Experience**
- Previous experience in the Renewable Energy sector & project management is essential.
- Experience of managing construction of utility scale Renewable Energy projects, i.e., larger than 50MW.
- Experience working for projects built by EPC Contractors who have built Renewable Energy projects across the globe will be preferred.
- Successful track record in project delivery and managing various stakeholders.
- Strong relationship with EPC's and related contractors.
- Strong relationship with NSP's on different levels, design, and construction.
**Why you'll make a great member of the team**
**Personal qualities**
- Strong contract management skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Highly process and detail oriented.
- Professional and diligent manner with a flexible attitude.
- Ability to communicate and report clearly and effectively with good presentation skills.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Proven management skills
- Good IT skills and good programming skills.
**Why you'll want to work for us**
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our Renewable Energy projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations_

**Company Description**
_"AECOM has given me so many opportunities to grow. The projects I work on are city-shaping and always different." -_ **_Sarah Whitehouse, Transport Team Lead, Auckland NZ_**
**Come grow with us**
As our population grows, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring and replacing older infrastructure, allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
**Everyone belongs at AECOM**
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company** , a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality** , # **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner** and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer** .
**Job Description**
This Project Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile transport projects for major clients such as Auckland International Airport, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, and Auckland Transport. It provides valuable experience in delivering complex infrastructure solutions that shape New Zealand's transport landscape, with clear pathways for career progression and the chance to contribute to nationally significant projects.
**How you'll make a difference**
+ Lead multidisciplinary transport/civil projects as Project Manager or Design Manager, providing technical guidance and decision-making to ensure high-quality, innovative, and timely outcomes aligned with client and project requirements.
+ Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs, delivering tailored solutions, ensuring satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for repeat or new business.
+ Supervise and mentor team members, oversee project reviews, coordinate across disciplines, and continuously improve processes, tools, and work practices to drive efficiency and quality.
+ Monitor budgets, minimise non-chargeable time, generate accurate scopes and estimates, and contribute to project profitability while ensuring compliance with timelines and specifications.
+ Lead or support business development efforts, including preparing high-quality proposals/tenders, identifying growth opportunities, and promoting AECOM's capabilities to secure future work.
**Qualifications**
**The qualities that help you thrive**
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
+ Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline.
+ 10+ years of demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements
+ Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent overseas professional recognition (or working towards) is a benefit.
+ PM Qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2) preferable
**Additional Information**
**Why you'll love working with us**
+ Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
+ Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
+ Volunteer and representation leave
+ Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible?**
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
**Learn more about life at AECOM:** LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** ANZ
**Career Area:** Program & Project Management
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

We are seeking a Project Manager with Organizational Leadership experiencence to manage cross-functional IT projects and teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, operational processes, and team leadership, with a focus on structured planning and accountability



About the candidate – Successful candidate must have the following:



Strong Management experience

Proven People Management and Organizational background

Assertive

Proactive

Expertise in Waterfall methodology

Must be amenable to work CEST



Key Responsibilities



Project Management

Own and lead projects and operational initiatives end-to-end within the Operations, Support, and IT Administration domains.

Apply classical (waterfall) project management methodologies, with clearly defined phases: conception, planning, execution, and closure.

Create and manage project baselines including detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and specification documents.

Monitor project progress rigorously using “Plan vs. Actual” analysis and proactively manage deviations.

Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.

Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

Implement structured change request processes for any scope, timeline, or budget adjustments post sign-off.

Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure strict adherence to organizational processes and project standards throughout the lifecycle.

Organizational Leadership

Provide organizational and disciplinary leadership to the operations/support/IT admin team.

Manage team capacity, roles, and performance evaluations.

Oversee team functions, ensuring consistent delivery of assigned tasks and alignment with business objectives.

Understand employees’ roles and responsibilities well enough to support, guide, and optimize performance – without requiring hands-on technical execution.

The person will concentrate on managing the tasks and workloads, keeping the IT personnel accountable for following internal SLA’s and deadlines etc. Process and Meeting Management

Establish and maintain a clear and efficient meeting structure to manage team activities.

Ensure high-quality meeting documentation, including decisions, next steps, and task allocations.

Develop and maintain central tools such as checklists, taskboards and to-do lists to standardize and streamline team processes. Requirements

Required Skills:



Expertise in classical project management methodologies is essential, with a proven track record in:



Waterfall and Hybrid project lifecycles.

Detailed upfront planning using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and Critical Path Method (CPM).

Formal project control techniques, including baseline management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and rigorous change control processes.

Practical experience with open source project management suites (e.g., OpenProject, ProjectLibre) for creating project structure plans, detailed Gantt charts, and milestone tracking.

Confident use of collaboration tools such as enterprise wikis (e.g., DokuWiki, BookStack) for central documentation and Mattermost for structured communication.

Very good knowledge of visualizing processes and workflows with tools such as draw.io.

Professional Qualifications



Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Project Management

5 + years experience in Project management, including 3 + years in team/organizational leadership.

Proven experience in structured project management, especially in risk-based planning, resource allocation, and budgeting.

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage but not required.

Proven and demonstrable expertise in the core principles of classical project management (as outlined in the PMBOK Guide) is required

Strong capabilities in upfront planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and documentation.

Familiarity with IT-related topics is an advantage.

Personal Competencies:



Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

High level of logical reasoning and structured thinking.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and concisely.

Reliable, organized, and accountable with a proactive and pragmatic leadership style.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Strategic thinking and a proactive mindset.

Able to motivate and push the teams to reach expected outcomes.

Comfortable presenting to executives and collaborating with other departments.

Key Responsibilities

The employee will be responsible and accountable for the following:

• Provide input to tenders as required to ensure the design is scoped and costed correctly.

• Engage in the design review and verification process to ensure a high quality and accuracy of all design work.

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.

• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.

• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.

• Comply with all RCR Corporate policies and procedures.

• Develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with clients, project team members and RCR management.

• Expand project margins by engaging directly with clients in a Design Build capability.

Essential

• 5+ years' experience in design engineering, estimating within the building services industry or Electrical industry and related fields.

• 5+ years’ experience as Project Manager, Construction Manager or Electrical Manager in a senior level capacity. Broad range of New Zealand building and construction experience with Strong Sales/Commercial Acumen and client relations background.

• Proven experience in Project Management or Estimation

• Ability to respond to a changing work environment.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Very high level of organizational skills.

• Excellent analytical skills

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills, including practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to an intermediate level.

• Ability to build and maintain rapport with stakeholders, internally & externally.

• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to a changing work environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commercial acumen

Desirable 

• simPRO /similar scheduling and estimating tools

• Project Management experience

• Experience in projects, constructions, or manufacturing industries

• Experience in HVAC and Electrical will be beneficial

About the Company 

RCR Infrastructure Limited is a New Zealand owned national provider of planned maintenance, reactive service, minor and major project, along with IQP building compliance services. We currently work in the HVAC, refrigeration and electrical industries, providing quality service and installations throughout New Zealand.

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