Associate Director, Campus Development

### Job Description: * Drive major capital projects and campus renewal programmes * Lead high-performing teams with focus on delivery excellence * Shape the future of Hillcrest Campus with strategic vision **Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role** The Associate Director, Campus Development, is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the University’s Hillcrest Campus Development Plan, renewal programmes, and major capital projects. Reporting to the Director Property Development & Infrastructure, you will lead the Property Services Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. You will drive sustainability, accessibility, and innovation in campus infrastructure while providing robust governance, risk management, and reporting to senior leaders. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, fostering a high-performance team culture, and continuously improving systems, processes, and project delivery capability across the division. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful appointee. This is a full-time role (37.5hours per week) based at Hillcrest Campus, Hamilton. Please find the position description attached for more details. Or for a confidential conversation, please contact Gaynor Morgan, Business Administration Manager, on gaynor.morgan@waikato.ac.nz All applications must be submitted through the online portal. **Ko wai koe? – Who are you?** You are an accomplished leader with extensive experience in senior property, capital development, or infrastructure roles. You have a proven track record of delivering complex projects, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive strategic campus outcomes. You demonstrate high-level planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting skills, and are committed to fostering inclusive, collaborative, and innovative teams. Essential qualifications include a tertiary degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related discipline. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) are desirable. **Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?** Property Services manages the University’s estates portfolio, ensuring campus spaces, facilities, and infrastructure support operational and strategic objectives. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering a campus environment that enhances learning, research, and community engagement. **He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?** We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits. The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. **Ko te Tangata – For the People** The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa. **Applications Close** 20th April 2026 **Requisition number:** 1003541 ### Posted: 25/03/2026