Project Overview
This role supports the delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project, a significant infrastructure programme being delivered by the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium, comprising Webuild Leigh Joint Venture and key project partners.
The project involves the renewal and expansion of critical correctional infrastructure, supporting the long-term needs of New Zealand's justice system through the delivery of modern, high-quality facilities and associated infrastructure.
Delivered within a complex and highly collaborative environment, the project brings together leading construction, engineering and operational specialists to achieve shared outcomes across safety, quality, programme performance and stakeholder expectations. The project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that will provide lasting community value while working alongside experienced professionals from across the consortium.
About the Opportunity
Joining the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium provides the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the successful delivery of the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Project.
You will be part of an integrated team working within a structured and professional project environment that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. The project offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure delivery, multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading systems and processes, creating excellent opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
About the Role
Based in Templeton, the Design Coordinator is responsible for coordinating project design activities, managing design interfaces and supporting the timely delivery of high-quality design documentation. Working closely with project leadership, consultants, contractors and regulatory stakeholders, you will ensure design deliverables are appropriately coordinated, reviewed and aligned with project requirements, programme, budget and quality expectations. The role provides critical support across all phases of project delivery, from design development through construction and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and design deliverables.
- Manage design information between project stakeholders.
- Support design programmes and monitor key milestones.
- Facilitate design meetings, workshops and reviews.
- Review design documentation for risks and inconsistencies.
- Ensure compliance with codes, standards and specifications.
- Coordinate resolution of technical and design issues.
- Support consultant engagement and deliverable management.
- Track design changes and assess project impacts.
- Support procurement through design documentation readiness.
- Coordinate authority approvals, consents and permits.
- Maintain design document control and information management.
- Participate in constructability and value engineering reviews.
- Support Safety in Design requirements and registers.
- Prepare design status reports and risk updates.
- Provide design support during construction and commissioning.
- Foster collaboration across project teams and stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement of design management processes.
About You
- Experience in design coordination within construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design processes.
- Ability to coordinate consultants, designers and project teams.
- Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing design documentation and workflows.
- Ability to identify and resolve design-related issues.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building capability.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on project delivery outcomes.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Design Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in design, engineering or construction environments.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and consultant interfaces.
- Understanding of design and construction processes from concept through completion.
- Experience managing design documentation, programmes and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of consent, regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting major infrastructure or construction projects preferred.
- Experience within Alliance, Joint Venture, Design-Build or ECI environments preferred.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution preferred.
- Understanding of New Zealand construction and design standards.
What We Offer
This role offers a genuinely unique opportunity to work within a joint-venture environment, combining the strength and capability of a highly respected New Zealand constructor with the scale, systems, and global experience of a leading international infrastructure organisation.
We offer:
- The opportunity to be embedded in a large-scale, high-profile project from early stages through delivery
- Exposure to both local best practice and world-class global systems and processes, providing invaluable professional development
- A collaborative, inclusive project team environment that values expertise, partnership and shared success
- Strong leadership, structure and support within a well-resourced organisation
- Competitive remuneration aligned to skills and experience
Diversity & Inclusion
The Southern Renewal Partners Consortium is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. Guided by our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are focused on creating meaningful employment and development opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for Māori and wider communities. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Māori, Pasifika peoples and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Apply Now
Apply now to join the Southern Renewal Partners Consortium and contribute to the successful delivery of one of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure projects. Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted, we will contact you. Please note: We reserve the right to commence shortlisting immediately and may remove the advertisement prior to the closing date.
Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.
The employment relationship will be governed by New Zealand Employment Law.