Associate Project Manager

GNS Science is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading authority on earth science, energy, and natural hazards and risk research. We generate scientific knowledge and innovation that enables people to thrive on a changing and challenging planet. Our geoscience and materials science expertise unlocks better economic, environmental, and social outcomes for local and global partners, customers, and communities.

We enable science-backed decision making about the things that matter most. Protecting people and economies from the shock of destructive natural hazard events. Harnessing natural resources for a sustainable energy future. Keeping property and infrastructure safe and resilient in the face of geohazard events and the intensifying effects of a changing climate.

GNS Science has a 150+ year history in geoscience research and consultancy. Today, we build on this legacy, sharing critical knowledge, innovative products, and essential services for a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous future.

The Project Management Office (PMO) supports the GNS Science community by enabling successful delivery of complex scientific programmes.

The role

As an Associate Project Manager within the PMO, you will support the delivery of science research projects. You will primarily support smaller projects but may also work with a Project Manager on larger or more complex projects.

This role is an ideal starting point for someone who wants to progress their career in project management. It may be that you are a Project Coordinator, or perhaps you have been involved in running projects, managing project finances, or preparing project planning or reporting as part of another role.

This role sits in a small team within the PMO, comprised of Associate Project Managers and one PMO Coordinator. The team provides a supportive, learning environment for people to develop their project management skills.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support the Project Leader to plan, deliver and monitor projects.
• Facilitate the project governance needs, project team roles and responsibilities.
• Manage the information of the project, including finances.
• Support the development and implementation of the GNS Project Management Framework

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Some project management experience is needed, even if you haven’t had the job title. Please ensure your CV / covering letter makes this clear.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of working in a project management environment, with some understanding of what project management is.
• A great work ethic, the right mindset, and an appetite for success

Why work for GNS Science?

Our work helps New Zealanders understand and address climate change, find and use greener energy and better manage the impacts of natural disasters on their homes and communities.

People come from all over the world to work for GNS Science. We foster a positive, collaborative culture, we invest in our people and provide a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.

This is a permanent, full time (38 hours per week) role and is based at our campus in Avalon, Lower Hutt.

The salary range for this position is between $90,907 to $97,750 per annum depending on the successful candidate’s experience.

Want to know more?

View the full position description for this role here - https://www.gns.cri.nz/careers/.  Please contact [email protected] with any questions or queries.

Applications close:  11:55 pm on Sunday, 23 March 2025.