Queenstown Airport proudly connects our home with Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. We operate world-class infrastructure, provide strong aviation networks, and strive to deliver experiences beyond our customers’ and communities’ expectations.

Our vision is to be an innovative airport that people love to travel through, and the community takes pride in.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Assets to join our team and lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of sustaining capital and minor works projects across Queenstown Airport.

Reporting to the Head of Assets, IT & Airport Emergency Service, you’ll manage projects from inception through to delivery, taking responsibility for programme, budget and agreed outcomes. You’ll coordinate internal teams, consultants and contractors, manage project risks and approvals, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a hands-on role in a busy operational environment, with the opportunity to work across a diverse range of asset renewal and improvement projects that help keep the airport operating safely and effectively.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of multiple sustaining capital and minor works projects across the business.

  • Manage projects from initiation through to completion, taking ownership of schedule, budget and agreed outcomes.

  • Coordinate project teams, consultants and contractors to support effective project delivery.

  • Manage project risks and ensure appropriate health, safety and security plans are in place.

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Provide clear and timely project status reporting, including supporting approval and governance reporting.

  • Support the programme management of QAC’s sustaining capital programme, including budgets, resourcing and coordination with business-as-usual activities.

About you

You’ll be an experienced project manager who enjoys taking ownership and getting things done. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, working with a range of stakeholders and contractors, and operating in an environment where collaboration and adaptability matter.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Project management experience, including managing project schedules and budgets.

  • Practical experience applying project management methodologies and tools.

  • Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • A high level of initiative, accountability and the ability to independently manage competing priorities.

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.

  • A good understanding of health and safety best practice.

Why work for us?

We’re a small, collaborative organisation with ambitious plans, so you’ll be close to the action, have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, and work alongside people from right across the business.

  • Health insurance through Southern Cross (Wellbeing Two)

  • Comprehensive Whānau Policy

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Annual well-being subsidy

  • OCP counselling programme

  • Day off for your birthday

  • Onsite parking

  • Long service recognition (5, 10 & 15 years)

  • Opportunities to volunteer for community activities and events

  • Gold Pride Pledge Supporter

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Queenstown Airport is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.

Apply now via SEEK. Application deadline is Wednesday 18 November 2026.