Project Manager - New Plymouth

Applications welcome from anywhere in the North Island.

What can we offer you?

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Company vehicle

  • Laptop and mobile phone provided

  • Overtime allowance

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Career progression with exposure to large-scale projects

  • A supportive, down to earth team culture

Are you ready to take the reins on large-scale projects and be part of a team that's shaping the future of electrical and automation projects across New Zealand? With projects lined up for 2025 and beyond in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, and a growing footprint in Auckland, this is an exciting time to step into a Project Manager role with us.

About Wells:

Wells is a proudly family-owned business, established in 1984. What started as a specialist in electrical, instrumentation and automation has grown into a nationwide group with a strong reputation for delivering smart, reliable, and innovative solutions.

Today, the Wells Group spans six branches, 15 service bases, and multiple specialist companies from energy innovation and EV solutions through to IT development and switchboard manufacturing. We're considered a true "team of teams" with expertise across industrial projects, metering services, commissioning, and maintenance.

Whether it's a modest project or a multi-million-dollar contract, our people are trusted to get the job done safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. From Kaitaia to Bluff, we're helping shape the future of energy and electrical services in New Zealand.

About the role:

As Project Manager, you'll take full responsibility for managing projects end to end. You'll be the senior point of contact on site, leading teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality, and safety targets.

You'll also play a key role in shaping the future of our projects by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals, and fostering long-term client partnerships. Day to day, you will:

  • Lead and manage project teams across multiple locations

  • Develop and monitor detailed project plans

  • Manage budgets, pricing, and reporting to ensure positive outcomes

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements

  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders and provide clear progress updates

  • Build strong relationships to support growth and future projects

The ideal Project Manager will have:

  • A track record of leading and developing people while driving strong project outcomes

  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation services

  • Electrical Registration would be an advantage

  • A solid understanding of project management practices, quality assurance standards (ISO 9002:2016, AS/NZS 4801), and excellent HSE practices

  • Financial and commercial acumen, including cost management, tendering, pricing, and reporting

  • Skills in planning, prioritising, time management, and resource allocation

  • Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project

  • Strength in communication and customer relationships

  • The ability to set goals, manage competing demands, and deliver projects in fast-paced environments

  • Flexibility to travel frequently - this role involves regular travel, primarily across the central North Island, and requires flexibility to be where the projects are happening, including Auckland and beyond as needed

Keen to take on big projects and grow your career? Apply now or give the team at People Passion a call on 09 299 2525 for a confidential chat.

People Passion