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Senior Project Manager

Project Delivery • Wellington 6021, New Zealand • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Demonstrated experience delivering projects in a technical environment (energy sector implied).
  • Background in utility management, infrastructure, or asset management.
  • Must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Edison is growing and we are looking for a respected and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our knowledgeable Wellington office. 

Edison endeavours to be the best consultancy firm to work for.  We support our people while cultivating an inclusive team culture.  We want to enable your success within our team’s success.  This means we go the extra mile for our people.  

We want you to enjoy your work, to be inspired to strive, and to create great outcomes for our clients.

What we offer you

  • Excellent project leadership opportunity
  • Work flexibility and friendly culture
  • Medical insurance and competitive remuneration
  • Opportunity to make a difference to NZ’s energy sector

Our business

Edison is a trusted partner to the energy sector, delivering exciting and varied projects and services across the electricity industry, including project management and engineering, design engineering, and advisory services. We’re known in the industry as a company that steps up and gets the job done with practical, workable solutions. Our work is varied and interesting, with clients throughout New Zealand.

For more than 30 years our team and culture have been key ingredients of our success and the reason why engineers choose Edison. Our people have diverse perspectives, knowledge, and varied experience. We believe that having a diverse team of people with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together is one of our strengths. 

Do you have what it takes to succeed?

We are looking for a respected and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our knowledgeable and supportive Wellington office.

You should have:

  • Demonstrated experience in project delivery, within a technical environment.
  • Background in utility management, infrastructure, asset management.
  • An analytical and structured approach to problem-solving and project management.
  • An eye for detail.
  • A passion for engineering and the energy sector.
  • Proven ability to grow and sustain effective business relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience working in a consultancy environment (preferred).
  • Electrical engineering industry experience (preferred).

If you have an excellent reputation in the project management field and looking for a rewarding career move, then we want to hear from you.

We know that some people may only apply for a role if they meet all the criteria listed above. If you share our passion for enabling a sustainable energy future for New Zealand, we encourage you to apply if the role aligns to your strengths and interests and you are looking for a rewarding career move. Applications close on 21 August 2026.

Company Overview

At Edison, our purpose is clear: creating a positive future for people and the environment. This purpose connects us to meaningful, impactful work—powering the world in a way that benefits both communities and the planet. Our culture is shaped by the belief that great outcomes come from great people. We foster an environment that feels like family, where flexibility, trust, and genuine care allow our people to thrive both at work and in life. We value the opportunity to work alongside talented, smart individuals, learning from each other and collaborating to achieve more together. Our values guide how we show up every day. We act with respect and integrity, communicate openly and honestly, and bring a growth mindset that drives continuous learning and innovation. With a can-do attitude, we step forward to solve challenges, and we lead with positivity, supporting one another to succeed. At Edison, you’ll find a workplace where you can do your best work, alongside great people, while contributing to something bigger—delivering impactful solutions that help power a sustainable future.

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