- Purpose-led team and mission
- Flexible working
- Part-time contract role, 16 hours per week over two days
About us The Capital Kiwi Project’s mission is to restore a large-scale wild kiwi population to Wellington’s backyard. When key predator threats are removed and iwi, community and landowner partners are on board as guardians, people and kiwi can live together; this vision fuels everything we do!
The role of Project Manager contributes directly to the survival and flourishing of our national icon. Every task you complete, every relationship you build, every event you deliver advances our mission. You'll work alongside passionate people doing meaningful work that makes a real difference.
About the role We're looking for an exceptional part-time Project Manager to join our kiwi conservation project as the right hand to our Founder and Project Lead. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on execution and delivery, and who has a genuine interest in conservation, our iconic national bird, and Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington.
As Project Manager, you'll be the person who takes opportunities and makes them happen. Your superpower is turning vision into reality - you know how to prioritise, execute, and deliver results that make an impact.
This is a part-time role of 16 hours per week, to be worked over two days (one being Monday). From time to time more hours may be required for peak periods and events. This is an initial six-month contract, however there is potential to extend the contract term and hours.
Key responsibilities: - Project manage events including kiwi releases and staff gatherings
- Develop and implement operational processes that drive efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain critical project documentation including risk management, communication and stakeholder management plans
- Manage project reporting and track progress against milestones
- Collate board reports and take minutes
- Provide diary management and scheduling support
- Build trust through reliable delivery and proactive support
- Represent The Project to community groups, iwi, landowners and other key stakeholders
- Build and maintain respectful relationships across all levels and diverse groups
- Present to stakeholder groups with confidence and credibility
Who you are You're an experienced professional who brings mana and integrity to every interaction and naturally builds respectful relationships and partnerships. You're equally comfortable connecting with iwi leaders, chatting with farmers in rural settings, coordinating with community groups, or presenting to boards. You inspire confidence and earn trust through your integrity and follow-through.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Confident, with natural relationship-building abilities across all walks of life
- Comfortable in rural environments and diverse cultural contexts
- Strong in execution skills—you see opportunities and make them happen
- Naturally an organiser and planner, with a great eye for detail
- Excellent with verbal and written communication
- Comfortable presenting to groups of varying sizes
- Commercially and politically astute with excellent judgement
- Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working effectively within a te ao Māori context
- High integrity and with a strong work ethic
- Agile, flexible, and service-oriented
- Adept at wearing multiple hats as part of a small, dedicated team
If you're someone who is a natural at taking ownership, delivering results, and you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
We’ve partnered with Kin to help us find someone incredible for this role. If you’d like more information before applying, please reach out to
[email protected] or simply apply now with your CV and a cover letter letting us know a bit about you and what you would bring to The Capital Kiwi Project.
Applications close Sunday, 8th February, however we’ll be reviewing and progressing applications as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.