Assistant Project Manager
Beca
Whangarei,
Northland,
New Zealand
Other
AEWV
Green List
Job posted on May 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Project Manager ( Whangārei)
Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Build your Project Management abilities and career in this role, where you will be supporting the delivery of diverse projects across Whangārei and the surrounding Northland region . This is a unique opportunity to join the Beca Project Strategy & Delivery team based in Whangārei . Our teams will be working on some of the region’s most important infrastructure projects , providing you with exposure across education, transport, infrastructure, civil , buildings, water, iwi and community related projects . At Beca, no two Projects are the same , and we offer unrivalled professional variety, as you support the growth of the region through the delivery of projects that shape the region. You will have the opportunity to both learn from our leading Principles, designers and project specialists, as well as having scope to have your say and contribute . Working at Beca will provide you with access to a truly multi - discipline business where you can draw on technical experts to support delivery of significant and complex projects. You will have input into how projects are delivered and be encouraged to make suggestions and voice your thoughts on solutions. Significant career opportunities exist including developing your consulting abilities, project management and delivery, and technical abilities depending on how you want to shape your career. Ko wai koe | About you In this role, you will have plenty of scope for success . We are looking for a ‘can do’ Project Manager, with a bias for action, who is ready to learn and develop, with a real passion for project delivery and a focus on achieving great outcomes for our clients . You will enjoy working in teams, as well as having responsibility for delivery of your part of a project . You will be a relationship builder, with the ability to collaborate with others on projects, including external stakeholders, clients, contractors, iwi and community groups. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a consulting environment either as a Project Manager, Engineer or in a technical role, and are now looking to move into a delivery role within a professional consulting business . You may have run projects of different scope and scale previously and be ready to take that next step in the complexity and scale of projects you work on . You will also be ready for increased responsibilities across the commercial outcomes of a project. Experience /knowledge of NZS3910 and in contract administration generally would be an advantage, as would experience in Building Consent/ Resou rce Consent processes We have scope to shape our roles for those from complementary backgrounds and invite applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider this role. You will be keen to build credible relationships with our designers, client s , contractors and iwi partners . You will also be passionate about learning from others, ready to listen, engage, support and positively query situations with a focus on great client outcomes. This position will provide you with wide exposure and create opportunities for career and professional development across the Beca business, both locally and across Australasia. Some travel to Auckland to our Head Office will be required on a periodic basis to enable you to connect to our wider PM team . We also like to have fun along the way, so a good sense of humor will hold you in good stead. The Whangarei office is a relatively small branch with an active social club and out of hours events
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer A career with Beca will provide you with:
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. Tono mai | Apply now Ready to make every day better? Apply now.
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- Develop your project management, delivery and technical capabilities, learning from industry leaders while having all the benefits of being based in Whangārei
- Broad role with variety, working across project types, scale, complexity, and clients to deliver capital infrastructure, education, civil, iwi and building sector projects
- Make a difference and shape your career with development and progression opportunities
Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Build your Project Management abilities and career in this role, where you will be supporting the delivery of diverse projects across Whangārei and the surrounding Northland region . This is a unique opportunity to join the Beca Project Strategy & Delivery team based in Whangārei . Our teams will be working on some of the region’s most important infrastructure projects , providing you with exposure across education, transport, infrastructure, civil , buildings, water, iwi and community related projects . At Beca, no two Projects are the same , and we offer unrivalled professional variety, as you support the growth of the region through the delivery of projects that shape the region. You will have the opportunity to both learn from our leading Principles, designers and project specialists, as well as having scope to have your say and contribute . Working at Beca will provide you with access to a truly multi - discipline business where you can draw on technical experts to support delivery of significant and complex projects. You will have input into how projects are delivered and be encouraged to make suggestions and voice your thoughts on solutions. Significant career opportunities exist including developing your consulting abilities, project management and delivery, and technical abilities depending on how you want to shape your career. Ko wai koe | About you In this role, you will have plenty of scope for success . We are looking for a ‘can do’ Project Manager, with a bias for action, who is ready to learn and develop, with a real passion for project delivery and a focus on achieving great outcomes for our clients . You will enjoy working in teams, as well as having responsibility for delivery of your part of a project . You will be a relationship builder, with the ability to collaborate with others on projects, including external stakeholders, clients, contractors, iwi and community groups. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a consulting environment either as a Project Manager, Engineer or in a technical role, and are now looking to move into a delivery role within a professional consulting business . You may have run projects of different scope and scale previously and be ready to take that next step in the complexity and scale of projects you work on . You will also be ready for increased responsibilities across the commercial outcomes of a project. Experience /knowledge of NZS3910 and in contract administration generally would be an advantage, as would experience in Building Consent/ Resou rce Consent processes We have scope to shape our roles for those from complementary backgrounds and invite applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider this role. You will be keen to build credible relationships with our designers, client s , contractors and iwi partners . You will also be passionate about learning from others, ready to listen, engage, support and positively query situations with a focus on great client outcomes. This position will provide you with wide exposure and create opportunities for career and professional development across the Beca business, both locally and across Australasia. Some travel to Auckland to our Head Office will be required on a periodic basis to enable you to connect to our wider PM team . We also like to have fun along the way, so a good sense of humor will hold you in good stead. The Whangarei office is a relatively small branch with an active social club and out of hours events
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer A career with Beca will provide you with:
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
- Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants.
- Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
- A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. Tono mai | Apply now Ready to make every day better? Apply now.