{"id":50871,"date":"2025-09-12T05:56:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T05:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=50871"},"modified":"2025-10-03T01:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T01:45:31","slug":"project-manager-job-description","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/project-manager-job-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Manager job description: Duties, skills and responsibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull resource-sticky-downloadable-template has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-template-header has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"--bb--crumb-gap:.4em;\" class=\"blog-template-breadcrumb wp-block-employmentherocom2025-breadcrumb-block\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb-items\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item breadcrumb-item--current breadcrumb-item--home\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-item-name\">Home<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"name\":\"Home\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/employmenthero.com\\\/nz\\\/\"}}]}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-tags-row is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-tags is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Blog.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/templates\/\" rel=\"tag\">Templates<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group social-icons-mobile is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\"><div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"facebook\" data-social-type=\"facebook\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24px\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"> <title>Group<\/title> <path d=\"M14.4446 6.47609H11.4173V4.40033C11.4173 3.62078 11.9115 3.43904 12.2596 3.43904C12.6068 3.43904 14.3958 3.43904 14.3958 3.43904V0.0120058L11.4537 0C8.18772 0 7.44447 2.55599 7.44447 4.19168V6.47609H5.55566V10.0075H7.44447C7.44447 14.5394 7.44447 20 7.44447 20H11.4173C11.4173 20 11.4173 14.4856 11.4173 10.0075H14.0981L14.4446 6.47609Z\"><\/path><\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"twitter\" data-social-type=\"twitter\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"17\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_2187_1527)\"> <path d=\"M6.88269 10.3821L0.554058 18H2.05374L7.54889 11.3855L11.9379 18H17L10.363 7.99774L17 0.00924304H15.5002L9.69721 6.99436L5.06215 0.00924304H-5.51343e-07L6.88306 10.3821H6.88269ZM8.93683 7.90961L9.60929 8.90561L14.9598 16.8309H12.6563L8.33833 10.4349L7.66587 9.43894L2.05303 1.12518H4.35659L8.93683 7.90923V7.90961Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath id=\"clip0_2187_1527\"> <rect width=\"17\" height=\"18\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"matrix(-1 0 0 -1 17 18)\"><\/rect> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"linkedin\" data-social-type=\"linkedin\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"17px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"> <title>Shape<\/title> <g id=\"Symbols\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"> <g id=\"Icons\/Social\" transform=\"translate(-74.000000, -2.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"> <path d=\"M74.2155762,7.20409322 L77.8588786,7.20409322 L77.8588786,18 L74.2155762,18 L74.2155762,7.20409322 Z M76.0616143,2 C74.8146643,2 74,2.80609002 74,3.86411056 C74,4.90036967 74.7908238,5.72989508 76.0139333,5.72989508 L76.0371667,5.72989508 C77.3079571,5.72989508 78.0993476,4.90032981 78.0993476,3.86411056 C78.0755071,2.80609002 77.3079976,2 76.0616143,2 Z M86.8041976,6.95048874 C84.8702857,6.95048874 84.0038929,7.99790755 83.5205667,8.73245583 L83.5205667,7.20409322 L79.8761714,7.20409322 C79.924419,8.21687707 79.8761714,18 79.8761714,18 L83.5205667,18 L83.5205667,11.9708054 C83.5205667,11.6478911 83.5444071,11.3261725 83.6402952,11.0948476 C83.9041595,10.4502147 84.5037738,9.78266458 85.5095667,9.78266458 C86.8291714,9.78266458 87.3561714,10.773129 87.3561714,12.2237722 L87.3561714,18 L91,18 L91,11.8093881 C91,8.49339883 89.2027762,6.95048874 86.8041976,6.95048874 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path> <\/g> <\/g> <\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"link\" data-social-type=\"copy\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"18px\" height=\"19px\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 19\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"> <title>Group 7<\/title> <defs> <polygon id=\"path-1\" points=\"0 0 11.3597146 0 11.3597146 13.250495 0 13.250495\"><\/polygon> <polygon id=\"path-3\" points=\"0 0 11.4438464 0 11.4438464 13.237235 0 13.237235\"><\/polygon> <\/defs> <g id=\"Symbols\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"> <g id=\"Icons\/Social\" transform=\"translate(-115.000000, 0.000000)\"> <g id=\"Group-7\" transform=\"translate(115.000000, 0.000000)\"> <g id=\"Group-3\" transform=\"translate(6.640285, 0.000000)\"> <mask id=\"mask-2\" fill=\"white\"> <use xlink:href=\"#path-1\"><\/use> <\/mask> <g id=\"Clip-2\"><\/g> <path d=\"M9.6365839,1.06427739 L9.6365839,1.06407143 C7.63313006,-0.581342526 4.71799441,-0.287025772 3.06469376,1.72767436 L1.68152847,3.42787366 C1.2637913,3.94153775 1.3305731,4.70585509 1.8305341,5.13486964 C2.33069565,5.56409016 3.0749216,5.4955055 3.49265877,4.98184141 L4.8760246,3.28143615 C5.71089731,2.25863908 7.1949372,2.1243532 8.19104884,2.98176443 C8.20769415,2.99597567 8.22413891,3.01059882 8.24038313,3.02522198 C9.18174573,3.92361924 9.26838157,5.42383144 8.43691815,6.43015171 L5.5610895,9.96627791 L5.53461744,9.99634806 C5.38079871,10.1792405 5.20090901,10.3370058 5.00076417,10.4640831 C4.04676718,11.0718709 2.80719278,10.901748 2.04211006,10.0579301 C1.59709864,9.56877523 0.850065046,9.54303024 0.374169553,10.0002613 C-0.100522665,10.4562566 -0.127195273,11.2205739 0.315008503,11.7099348 C1.3991598,12.9045024 2.99670869,13.4575049 4.56377459,13.1800768 C4.80503134,13.1364133 5.04287882,13.0742134 5.27470991,12.9934771 C6.09434113,12.7094584 6.82152068,12.1980598 7.37542854,11.5155086 L10.2440375,7.98947441 C11.0680808,6.96832503 11.4617524,5.65182909 11.3372134,4.33183184 C11.2235039,3.05137889 10.6100339,1.87267016 9.6365839,1.06427739\" id=\"Fill-1\" fill=\"#000000\" mask=\"url(#mask-2)\"><\/path> <\/g> <g id=\"Group-6\" transform=\"translate(0.000000, 5.762765)\"> <mask id=\"mask-4\" fill=\"white\"> <use xlink:href=\"#path-3\"><\/use> <\/mask> <g id=\"Clip-5\"><\/g> <path d=\"M7.78481199,8.39527139 L6.54864687,9.91484383 C5.73222439,10.9339336 4.27946967,11.1129128 3.25127068,10.3214088 C2.2300908,9.49612727 2.05361038,7.97696676 2.85719793,6.92821874 C2.87083505,6.91050619 2.88447217,6.89299959 2.89851039,6.87569896 L5.82387388,3.27984437 L5.84553284,3.25492322 C5.99915102,3.07203079 6.17924127,2.91447144 6.37938611,2.78739415 C7.23972815,2.23645131 8.34754387,2.31595185 9.12506044,2.98449782 C9.2157072,3.06235067 9.30073868,3.14700021 9.37915214,3.23782854 C9.60657122,3.50207514 9.93486491,3.6513961 10.2784001,3.64665902 C10.6175233,3.64171598 10.9377951,3.48498047 11.155588,3.21764447 L11.1696262,3.20034383 C11.5426416,2.74620216 11.5342187,2.07930388 11.1497722,1.63546021 C9.42768425,-0.367088286 6.45118155,-0.55698335 4.50107292,1.21159465 C4.32298813,1.37306725 4.15713665,1.54813319 4.00472174,1.73555674 L1.08738009,5.32173121 C-0.548874157,7.35084854 -0.312430505,10.3492133 1.62043117,12.0813364 C2.56821124,12.921447 3.80678291,13.3317192 5.05377751,13.2188532 C5.20097822,13.2064956 5.34697566,13.1875473 5.49176982,13.1613904 C6.61362375,12.9593437 7.63039162,12.3585585 8.36398864,11.4636626 L9.59594229,9.94923914 C10.0136795,9.43578101 9.94709821,8.67146367 9.44693666,8.24224316 C8.94677511,7.81302264 8.20254916,7.8816073 7.78481199,8.39527139\" id=\"Fill-4\" fill=\"#000000\" mask=\"url(#mask-4)\"><\/path> <\/g> <\/g> <\/g> <\/g> <\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n            <span class=\"eh-social-sharing-button__copied_text\">\n            URL copied for sharing!        <\/span>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title-mobile has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Project Manager job description: Duties, skills and responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-12T05:56:17+00:00\">12 Sep 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">Project Manager job description: Duties, skills and responsibilities<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-12T05:56:17+00:00\">Sep 12, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">2 min read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-wrapper content-single-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Hiring a Project Manager is a crucial step in ensuring the successful delivery of your business objectives. Whether it\u2019s overseeing large-scale operations or facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, a Project Manager is the driving force behind project execution and achieving company goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Use this guide to gain insights into what a Project Manager role entails and how to craft a well-structured job description that attracts top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/find-staff-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find staff now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Manager job duties and responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Project Managers play a pivotal role in coordinating teams, resources and timelines to deliver projects on time and within budget. With accountability for all stages of a project\u2019s lifecycle, this role ensures seamless execution while managing risks and addressing challenges effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-1.webp\" alt=\"A group of three people in an office, discussing documents. They appear focused and engaged, with bright daylight filtering through large windows behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-50873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-1-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Here are the key duties and responsibilities associated with a Project Manager position:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project planning and execution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define project scope, objectives and deliverables that align with organisational goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop detailed project plans, setting timelines and milestones for completion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allocate resources efficiently while monitoring utilisation to stay within budget constraints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor project progress and make real-time adjustments to mitigate issues or delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Team leadership and coordination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and ensure clarity of roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold regular meetings to update stakeholders on project status and address concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align cross-functional teams to maintain collaboration and eliminate silos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivate and lead teams to achieve project objectives while promoting productivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risk and issue management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolve project issues promptly to minimise disruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety standards or organisational policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance analysis and reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use project management software to track KPIs such as deadlines, budgets, and quality metrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and present reports with actionable insights for management and stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct post-project evaluations to highlight successes and identify improvement areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Project Managers excel by keeping all elements of a project aligned, balancing technical execution with people management to deliver exceptional results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Concerned about an influx of applications? <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/recruitment-software\/\"><em>91爆料\u2019s recruitment software<\/em><\/a><em> is designed to help Small-to-Medium Enterprises manage the entire process.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What should be included in a Project Manager job description?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When crafting a job description for a Project Manager, ensure it includes the following essential elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Role summary<\/strong>: Clearly outline what the position entails, including key expectations and objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong>: Detail the scope of day-to-day tasks, highlighting areas such as team leadership, risk management and reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required skills<\/strong>: Identify both technical competencies, such as proficiency in project management software, and essential soft skills like leadership and problem-solving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualifications<\/strong>: Define minimum education levels, certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, and years of experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Company overview<\/strong>: Provide an insight into your company\u2019s values and goals to give candidates a sense of purpose when applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application protocols<\/strong>: Include steps on how candidates can apply and specify any required materials like a portfolio or proof of qualifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example of a job description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We are searching for an organised and results-oriented <\/em><strong><em>Project Manager<\/em><\/strong><em> to oversee our upcoming projects and lead cross-functional teams to success. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Key responsibilities<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Establish project goals and develop comprehensive plans to achieve objectives.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely resource allocation.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Track progress using project management tools, identifying and addressing potential delays.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Monitor project budgets and mitigate cost overruns through effective planning.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates and solicit feedback.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Requirements<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in a project management, coordination or related role.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Proficient in project management software such as Jira, Trello or MS Project.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a strong advantage.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Strong leadership qualities and a customer-focused mindset.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Work environment<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>This is a hybrid role, combining office-based work with remote flexibility.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>May occasionally require travel to meet project stakeholders or visit sites.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><em>If you\u2019re passionate about leading teams and delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-2.webp\" alt=\"Two people working at a desk; one uses a smartphone, the other types on a laptop. Nearby are a notebook, pen, glasses, and a soft light conveys focus.\" class=\"wp-image-50874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-2-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Download the customisable template<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the best way to screen candidates?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the ideal Project Manager involves evaluating their technical abilities, leadership skills and compatibility with your company culture. Here\u2019s how to assess candidates effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resume review<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for a demonstrated history of managing complex projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining budgets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note certifications or training in project management methodologies like Agile or Lean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scenario-based questions<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the interview process to assess their decision-making abilities under challenging conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask about previous experiences managing teams or navigating unforeseen issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills testing<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a sample project scenario and evaluate how candidates would approach planning, execution and conflict resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-interview analysis<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess the candidate\u2019s alignment with company values and strategies based on their communication style and answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Streamline your process by using 91爆料\u2019s tailored <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/smartmatch\/\">recruitment tools<\/a>, which connect you with pre-qualified candidates ready to make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-xx-large-font-size\">91爆料 gives you a talent pool with millions of active job-seekers, ready and waiting to work \u2013&nbsp;without the need for any job ads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull eh-features has-primary-lighter-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group custom-img-size has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e4e4e7;border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/feature-col3-01.webp\" alt=\"Yellow lightning bolt sticker\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:74px;height:74px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-5-s-font-size\">Instant matches, no waiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-3-s-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Skip the job ads. Every role gets a live shortlist of quality candidates, instantly matched from a network of over 1 million active job-seekers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e4e4e7;border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50536\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:74px;height:74px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1.png 284w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-240x240.png 240w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-54x54.png 54w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-108x108.png 108w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-216x216.png 216w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-112x112.png 112w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-224x224.png 224w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Rocket@284x284-1-142x142.png 142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-5-s-font-size\">Cut costs, hire smarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-3-s-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Reduce recruitment spend and time-to-hire by up to two weeks. With candidates built in, there\u2019s no need for costly ads or long delays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e4e4e7;border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50537\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:74px;height:74px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-240x240.png 240w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-54x54.png 54w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-108x108.png 108w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-216x216.png 216w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-112x112.png 112w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-224x224.png 224w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Handshake@284x284-142x142.png 142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-5-s-font-size\">From sourcing to onboarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-3-s-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">SmartMatch handles the entire hiring journey: sourcing, shortlisting, and onboarding. That\u2019s time back to focus on growing your team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/find-staff-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skip the job description<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What skills should a Project Manager have?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal Project Manager brings a unique blend of technical proficiency, leadership qualities and exceptional organisation. Key skills include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technical expertise<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project or Jira.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of budgeting, resource allocation and Agile methodologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership &amp; interpersonal skills<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proven ability to motivate and lead diverse teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time management &amp; organisation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prioritising tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adapt your job description to prioritise the skills most relevant to your business and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-3.webp\" alt=\"A woman with short hair talks on a phone while looking at her smartphone. She sits at a desk with a computer, keyboard, and headphones nearby. A plant is in the foreground, adding a natural element. The scene conveys a busy and focused office atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-50875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Project-Manager-3-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What qualifications should a Project Manager have?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While formal education can enhance a candidate\u2019s profile, practical experience and certifications often hold more weight. General qualifications include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Business, Management or a related field&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced certifications like PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certifications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in project management or a related discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Establish clear expectations for qualifications and experience levels when drafting your job description.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Found a candidate and ready to make an offer? Download our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/employment-offer-letter-email-template\/\"><em>Employment Offer Letter Template<\/em><\/a><em> to streamline the process.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should a Project Manager be required to have any specific education or training?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Education or training for a Project Manager can vary quite a bit, depending on how experienced they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>entry-level or junior Project Managers<\/strong>, a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Business, Management or a related field is a great starting point. They might also benefit from introductory certifications in project management methodologies like Scrum or basic project management software courses. The focus here is on understanding foundational principles and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they move into <strong>mid-level Project Manager roles<\/strong>, practical experience becomes increasingly important. Alongside a degree, certifications like the PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 are highly valued. These show a deeper understanding of complex project lifecycles and advanced techniques. Continuous learning in areas like risk management, stakeholder communication and leadership is also key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For<strong> senior or lead Project Managers<\/strong>, extensive experience (often 5+ years) in managing complex projects is paramount. While advanced degrees like an MBA can be beneficial, the emphasis shifts to a proven track record of successful project delivery, strategic thinking and exceptional leadership. They might pursue executive-level certifications or specialised training in areas like portfolio management or change management. Their education often comes from hands-on experience and leading large-scale initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Ultimately, while formal qualifications provide a strong base, real-world experience and a commitment to continuous learning are what truly propel a Project Manager&#8217;s career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/find-staff-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hire local Project Managers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/find-staff-now\/\"><\/a><strong>Hire fast. Hire right. All in one place with 91爆料<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For small businesses, hiring can feel like a full-time job on top of everything else. Sorting through irrelevant applications. Chasing down resumes. Coordinating interviews across packed calendars. When the right person finally comes along, you need to be ready. The best candidates aren\u2019t on the market for long, and drawn-out processes can mean missing out altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it pays to have an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/\">all-in-one Employment Operating System<\/a> do the heavy lifting. With 91爆料 you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attract better candidates. <\/strong>Get your role in front of the right people \u2013 even if they\u2019re not actively looking \u2013 with smart tools that go beyond traditional job boards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut down on manual work.<\/strong> Automate job ads, track applicants in one place, and use built-in tools to shortlist efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep things moving. <\/strong>With structured scorecards and a clear hiring workflow, your team can make confident decisions, fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set new hires up for success.<\/strong> Digital contracts and tailored onboarding workflows help new team members hit the ground running.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about adding more steps \u2013 it\u2019s about simplifying the right ones, so you can make better hires, faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re hiring your first employee or growing your team, 91爆料\u2019s all-in-one Employment Operating System helps you focus on what matters: finding great people and getting them through the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/request-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-faq eh-faq eh-faq__bg-light\"><div class=\"eh-faq__container\"><div class=\"eh-faq__header\"><h2 class=\"eh-faq__title\"><strong>Frequently asked questions about <strong>Project Manager<\/strong> roles<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"eh-faq__subtitle\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"eh-faq__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1757564959403\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1757564959403\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">What are the core responsibilities of a Project Manager?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Managing resources, leading projects and ensuring timely delivery while staying within scope and budget.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1757564959413\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1757564959413\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">How can I attract great talent for my Project Manager role?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Provide a compelling offering that includes career growth opportunities, competitive pay and a collaborative work environment. Build your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/evp-strategy-worksheet\/\">Employee Value Proposition with our downloadable worksheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-simple-accordion eh-simple-accordion\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"accordion-1757565174184\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__checkbox\"\/><label for=\"accordion-1757565174184\" class=\"eh-simple-accordion__header\"><h3 class=\"eh-simple-accordion__title\">What qualifications are critical for Project Managers?<\/h3><span class=\"eh-simple-accordion__icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.3966 3.60341C10.3966 2.71788 11.1145 2 12 2C12.8855 2 13.6034 2.71788 13.6034 3.60341V10.3966H20.3966C21.2822 10.3966 22 11.1145 22 12C22 12.8856 21.2822 13.6034 20.3966 13.6034H13.6034V20.3966C13.6034 21.2822 12.8855 22 12 22C11.1145 22 10.3966 21.2822 10.3966 20.3966V13.6034H3.6034C2.71786 13.6034 2 12.8856 2 12C2 11.1145 2.71786 10.3966 3.6034 10.3966H10.3966V3.60341Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/label><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__content\"><div class=\"eh-simple-accordion__inner\">\n<p>Certifications and hands-on experience in managing multifaceted projects are typically valued above educational qualifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What are the core responsibilities of a Project Manager?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"<p>Managing resources, leading projects and ensuring timely delivery while staying within scope and budget.<\/p>\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How can I attract great talent for my Project Manager role?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"<p>Provide a compelling offering that includes career growth opportunities, competitive pay and a collaborative work environment. Build your <a href=\\\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/evp-strategy-worksheet\/\\\">Employee Value Proposition with our downloadable worksheet<\/a>.<\/p>\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What qualifications are critical for Project Managers?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"<p>Certifications and hands-on experience in managing multifaceted projects are typically valued above educational qualifications.<\/p>\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n\n\n<style>\n.eh-faq__container {flex-direction:column!important;}\n@media screen and (min-width: 1441px) {\n    .eh-faq__content {\n       max-width: 904px!important;\n        min-width: 715px!important;\n    }\n}\n.eh-faq {padding:0px 0px 24px 0px!important;}\nul.wp-block-list {\n    font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--paragraph-2-m) !important;\n}\n.content-wrapper p{\nfont-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--paragraph-2-m) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column form-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"form\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group form-v2-violet-box-shadow-pattern is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-employmentherocom2025-marketo-form-v2 is-layout-flow wp-block-marketo-form-v2-is-layout-flow\">\n                                                            <section class=\"eh_marketo_form-title-section eh_marketo_form-title-section--small\" aria-labelledby=\"marketo-form-title\">\n        <div class=\"eh_marketo_form-title-container\">\n                                        <h2 id=\"marketo-form-title\" class=\"eh_marketo_form-title\">Register for the Template. <\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n                            <div class=\"eh_marketo_form-container_v2\" data-marketo-form=\"{&quot;is_multi_steps&quot;:false,&quot;form_data&quot;:[{&quot;base_url&quot;:&quot;\/\/hr.employmenthero.io&quot;,&quot;munchkin_id&quot;:&quot;387-SZZ-170&quot;,&quot;form_id&quot;:&quot;1737&quot;,&quot;css_classes&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;submit_text&quot;:&quot;Download now&quot;,&quot;success_handling_method&quot;:&quot;thank_you_page&quot;,&quot;redirect_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;thank_you_message&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;add_lead_linking_id&quot;:false,&quot;add_drift_campaign_id&quot;:false,&quot;drift_campaign_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;thank_you_page_id&quot;:&quot;41811&quot;,&quot;thank_you_page_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/thank-you\/downloadable\/resources\/?origin=project-manager-job-description&amp;origin_id=EkM0iYtC4tDpx2JeZP5w5N4mayPnw2AdssXso2tkX5hW%2BUA89i%2FElzKLs1%2FQlV1z%2BLotbDziGteNSjN1V5w1qg%3D%3D&quot;,&quot;progress_indicator_type&quot;:&quot;progress-bar&quot;,&quot;enable_revenue_hero&quot;:false,&quot;revenue_hero_router_id&quot;:&quot;4668&quot;,&quot;revenue_hero_thank_you_message&quot;:&quot;Thank you for booking!&quot;}\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group social-icons-desktop is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\"><div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"facebook\" data-social-type=\"facebook\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24px\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"> <title>Group<\/title> <path d=\"M14.4446 6.47609H11.4173V4.40033C11.4173 3.62078 11.9115 3.43904 12.2596 3.43904C12.6068 3.43904 14.3958 3.43904 14.3958 3.43904V0.0120058L11.4537 0C8.18772 0 7.44447 2.55599 7.44447 4.19168V6.47609H5.55566V10.0075H7.44447C7.44447 14.5394 7.44447 20 7.44447 20H11.4173C11.4173 20 11.4173 14.4856 11.4173 10.0075H14.0981L14.4446 6.47609Z\"><\/path><\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"twitter\" data-social-type=\"twitter\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"17\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_2187_1527)\"> <path d=\"M6.88269 10.3821L0.554058 18H2.05374L7.54889 11.3855L11.9379 18H17L10.363 7.99774L17 0.00924304H15.5002L9.69721 6.99436L5.06215 0.00924304H-5.51343e-07L6.88306 10.3821H6.88269ZM8.93683 7.90961L9.60929 8.90561L14.9598 16.8309H12.6563L8.33833 10.4349L7.66587 9.43894L2.05303 1.12518H4.35659L8.93683 7.90923V7.90961Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath id=\"clip0_2187_1527\"> <rect width=\"17\" height=\"18\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"matrix(-1 0 0 -1 17 18)\"><\/rect> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"linkedin\" data-social-type=\"linkedin\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"17px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"> <title>Shape<\/title> <g id=\"Symbols\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"> <g id=\"Icons\/Social\" transform=\"translate(-74.000000, -2.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"> <path d=\"M74.2155762,7.20409322 L77.8588786,7.20409322 L77.8588786,18 L74.2155762,18 L74.2155762,7.20409322 Z M76.0616143,2 C74.8146643,2 74,2.80609002 74,3.86411056 C74,4.90036967 74.7908238,5.72989508 76.0139333,5.72989508 L76.0371667,5.72989508 C77.3079571,5.72989508 78.0993476,4.90032981 78.0993476,3.86411056 C78.0755071,2.80609002 77.3079976,2 76.0616143,2 Z M86.8041976,6.95048874 C84.8702857,6.95048874 84.0038929,7.99790755 83.5205667,8.73245583 L83.5205667,7.20409322 L79.8761714,7.20409322 C79.924419,8.21687707 79.8761714,18 79.8761714,18 L83.5205667,18 L83.5205667,11.9708054 C83.5205667,11.6478911 83.5444071,11.3261725 83.6402952,11.0948476 C83.9041595,10.4502147 84.5037738,9.78266458 85.5095667,9.78266458 C86.8291714,9.78266458 87.3561714,10.773129 87.3561714,12.2237722 L87.3561714,18 L91,18 L91,11.8093881 C91,8.49339883 89.2027762,6.95048874 86.8041976,6.95048874 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path> <\/g> <\/g> <\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div \n    class=\"eh-social-sharing-button wp-block-employmentherocom2025-eh-social-sharing-button\" data-icon=\"link\" data-social-type=\"copy\">\n    <span style=\"display: flex;\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"18px\" height=\"19px\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 19\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"> <title>Group 7<\/title> <defs> <polygon id=\"path-1\" points=\"0 0 11.3597146 0 11.3597146 13.250495 0 13.250495\"><\/polygon> <polygon id=\"path-3\" points=\"0 0 11.4438464 0 11.4438464 13.237235 0 13.237235\"><\/polygon> <\/defs> <g id=\"Symbols\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"> <g id=\"Icons\/Social\" transform=\"translate(-115.000000, 0.000000)\"> <g id=\"Group-7\" transform=\"translate(115.000000, 0.000000)\"> <g id=\"Group-3\" transform=\"translate(6.640285, 0.000000)\"> <mask id=\"mask-2\" fill=\"white\"> <use xlink:href=\"#path-1\"><\/use> <\/mask> <g id=\"Clip-2\"><\/g> <path d=\"M9.6365839,1.06427739 L9.6365839,1.06407143 C7.63313006,-0.581342526 4.71799441,-0.287025772 3.06469376,1.72767436 L1.68152847,3.42787366 C1.2637913,3.94153775 1.3305731,4.70585509 1.8305341,5.13486964 C2.33069565,5.56409016 3.0749216,5.4955055 3.49265877,4.98184141 L4.8760246,3.28143615 C5.71089731,2.25863908 7.1949372,2.1243532 8.19104884,2.98176443 C8.20769415,2.99597567 8.22413891,3.01059882 8.24038313,3.02522198 C9.18174573,3.92361924 9.26838157,5.42383144 8.43691815,6.43015171 L5.5610895,9.96627791 L5.53461744,9.99634806 C5.38079871,10.1792405 5.20090901,10.3370058 5.00076417,10.4640831 C4.04676718,11.0718709 2.80719278,10.901748 2.04211006,10.0579301 C1.59709864,9.56877523 0.850065046,9.54303024 0.374169553,10.0002613 C-0.100522665,10.4562566 -0.127195273,11.2205739 0.315008503,11.7099348 C1.3991598,12.9045024 2.99670869,13.4575049 4.56377459,13.1800768 C4.80503134,13.1364133 5.04287882,13.0742134 5.27470991,12.9934771 C6.09434113,12.7094584 6.82152068,12.1980598 7.37542854,11.5155086 L10.2440375,7.98947441 C11.0680808,6.96832503 11.4617524,5.65182909 11.3372134,4.33183184 C11.2235039,3.05137889 10.6100339,1.87267016 9.6365839,1.06427739\" id=\"Fill-1\" fill=\"#000000\" mask=\"url(#mask-2)\"><\/path> <\/g> <g id=\"Group-6\" transform=\"translate(0.000000, 5.762765)\"> <mask id=\"mask-4\" fill=\"white\"> <use xlink:href=\"#path-3\"><\/use> <\/mask> <g id=\"Clip-5\"><\/g> <path d=\"M7.78481199,8.39527139 L6.54864687,9.91484383 C5.73222439,10.9339336 4.27946967,11.1129128 3.25127068,10.3214088 C2.2300908,9.49612727 2.05361038,7.97696676 2.85719793,6.92821874 C2.87083505,6.91050619 2.88447217,6.89299959 2.89851039,6.87569896 L5.82387388,3.27984437 L5.84553284,3.25492322 C5.99915102,3.07203079 6.17924127,2.91447144 6.37938611,2.78739415 C7.23972815,2.23645131 8.34754387,2.31595185 9.12506044,2.98449782 C9.2157072,3.06235067 9.30073868,3.14700021 9.37915214,3.23782854 C9.60657122,3.50207514 9.93486491,3.6513961 10.2784001,3.64665902 C10.6175233,3.64171598 10.9377951,3.48498047 11.155588,3.21764447 L11.1696262,3.20034383 C11.5426416,2.74620216 11.5342187,2.07930388 11.1497722,1.63546021 C9.42768425,-0.367088286 6.45118155,-0.55698335 4.50107292,1.21159465 C4.32298813,1.37306725 4.15713665,1.54813319 4.00472174,1.73555674 L1.08738009,5.32173121 C-0.548874157,7.35084854 -0.312430505,10.3492133 1.62043117,12.0813364 C2.56821124,12.921447 3.80678291,13.3317192 5.05377751,13.2188532 C5.20097822,13.2064956 5.34697566,13.1875473 5.49176982,13.1613904 C6.61362375,12.9593437 7.63039162,12.3585585 8.36398864,11.4636626 L9.59594229,9.94923914 C10.0136795,9.43578101 9.94709821,8.67146367 9.44693666,8.24224316 C8.94677511,7.81302264 8.20254916,7.8816073 7.78481199,8.39527139\" id=\"Fill-4\" fill=\"#000000\" mask=\"url(#mask-4)\"><\/path> <\/g> <\/g> <\/g> <\/g> <\/svg> \n    <\/span>\n            <span class=\"eh-social-sharing-button__copied_text\">\n            URL copied for sharing!        <\/span>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull eh-single-resource-whitepapers-layout has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"stop-el\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-arrow is-style-link-arrow--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/resources\/\">View all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query blog-3-col-query-loop is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-57097 resources type-resources status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry resource-type-guides-and-playbooks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/executive-faq-new-technology-leadership-questions\/\" target=\"_self\"  style=\"height:100%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/exec-faqs-thumbnail-NZ.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to secure executive sign-off on new people technology\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/exec-faqs-thumbnail-NZ.webp 1600w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/exec-faqs-thumbnail-NZ-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/exec-faqs-thumbnail-NZ-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/exec-faqs-thumbnail-NZ-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/exec-faqs-thumbnail-NZ-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/exec-faqs-thumbnail-NZ-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-3-col-details wp-container-content-3 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Blog.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/guides-and-playbooks\/\" rel=\"tag\">Guides and Playbooks<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/executive-faq-new-technology-leadership-questions\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to secure executive sign-off on new people technology<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-2\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Get clear, confident answers to leadership\u2019s toughest questions about bringing in new technology. Address risk, strategy, cost, and workforce decisions. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;\" class=\"wp-elements-9dfcbcb7662772ecb2d671e8976a6c51 wp-block-read-more has-text-color has-violet-500-color\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/executive-faq-new-technology-leadership-questions\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: How to secure executive sign-off on new people technology<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/executive-faq-new-technology-leadership-questions\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"group-block-link\"><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-57080 resources type-resources status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry resource-type-templates\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-template\/\" target=\"_self\"  style=\"height:100%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/ai-policy-thumbnail.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"AI policy template and guide\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/ai-policy-thumbnail.webp 1600w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/ai-policy-thumbnail-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/ai-policy-thumbnail-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/ai-policy-thumbnail-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/ai-policy-thumbnail-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/ai-policy-thumbnail-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-3-col-details wp-container-content-6 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-25 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-24 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Blog.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/templates\/\" rel=\"tag\">Templates<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-template\/\" target=\"_self\" >AI policy template and guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-5\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Discover the essential components of an AI policy template to ensure effective governance. Download the template. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;\" class=\"wp-elements-9dfcbcb7662772ecb2d671e8976a6c51 wp-block-read-more has-text-color has-violet-500-color\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-template\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: AI policy template and guide<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-template\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"group-block-link\"><\/a>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-57047 resources type-resources status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry resource-type-guides-and-playbooks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-guide\/\" target=\"_self\"  style=\"height:100%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Building a corporate AI policy that actually works\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy.webp 1600w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/NZ-thumbnail-ai-policy-440x248.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-3-col-details wp-container-content-9 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-27 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Blog.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/guides-and-playbooks\/\" rel=\"tag\">Guides and Playbooks<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" >Building a corporate AI policy that actually works<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-8\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Most corporate AI policies fail in practice. Learn what actually makes an AI policy work in real organisations, and how&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;\" class=\"wp-elements-9dfcbcb7662772ecb2d671e8976a6c51 wp-block-read-more has-text-color has-violet-500-color\" href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-guide\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Building a corporate AI policy that actually works<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/ai-policy-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"group-block-link\"><\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.custom-img-size img {\nwidth:74px!important;\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Access a personalised  Project Manager job description detailing skills, salary expectations and key responsibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":50876,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_lite_auth_enabled":false,"_lite_auth_trigger_method":"scroll","_lite_auth_scroll_percent":25,"_lite_auth_click_element_query":"","exclude_from_algolia":false,"reading_time":"7 min read","display_reading_time":false,"registration_open_datetime":"","registration_close_datetime":"","event_start_datetime":"","event_end_datetime":"","time_zone":"","location":"","link_video":"","video_type":"","file_video":"","download_content_type":"file","download_file":"50877","download_url":"","download_cta_label":"","footnotes":""},"resource-type":[160],"topic":[],"industry":[],"search-tags":[],"audience":[],"business-size":[],"product-tag":[],"funnel-stage":[],"region":[],"pain-point":[],"persona":[],"post_features":[],"class_list":["post-50871","resources","type-resources","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource-type-templates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/50871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/50871\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51660,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resources\/50871\/revisions\/51660"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"resource-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-type?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"search-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/search-tags?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/audience?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"business-size","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/business-size?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"product-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product-tag?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"funnel-stage","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/funnel-stage?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"pain-point","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pain-point?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"persona","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/persona?post=50871"},{"taxonomy":"post_features","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_features?post=50871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}