Octa Project Management

29/09/2026

Join the Team at Octa Associates!

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career? We're growing our team and are looking for someone passionate about delivering high-quality Industrial and Dairy projects across New Zealand.

What we offer:
1. Diverse and impactful projects
2. Competitive remuneration package
3. Clear career development pathways
4. Supportive, professional team culture
5. A workplace where your contribution truly matters

If you're proactive, solutions-focused, and ready to take ownership of exciting project challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

Email us your CV at: [email protected]
Find us on Seek:
https://nz.seek.com/job/94715457?type=standard&ref=search-standalone&origin=cardTitle =7185d1739d7a406ce36a1c63e8a62ada2848ebdd

25/09/2026

26/08/2026

Congratulations to Adelene Han on being awarded the NZCBIA Silver Excellence Awards in recognition of her work on the Albany Primary School project. 🏗️ 🏆

24/08/2026

Octa Piako Suburbs Finish the Season as Division Champions

What a way to finish the season! Congratulations to the Octa Piako Suburbs Hockey Team for winning their division and capping off the year with a well-deserved championship title. The team's commitment, teamwork, and determination were on display all season and ultimately rewarded with success.

We're incredibly proud to support community sport and celebrate the achievements of our local teams. While this season has come to an end, we're already looking forward to the next one and seeing what the team can achieve in the future.

Well done to all the players, coaches, supporters, and volunteers who made this season such a success. Bring on next year!

14/07/2026

Congratulations to Mia Sonntag on her appointment as Associate Director of our Hamilton office 👏 🎉

Mia has demonstrated exceptional leadership, overseeing more than 90 schools across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, leading the Modifying Open Plan Classrooms (MOPC) Pilot Programme across 47 schools, and managing key projects for Cambridge Resthaven and Hauraki District Council. She also took on the role as Assistant Branch Manager in April.

A well-deserved recognition of her dedication, leadership, and the strength of her team.

01/07/2026

We’re delighted to announce the formal appointment of Jack Wootton as Associate Director in our Wellington office at Octa.

Over the past eight years with Octa, Jack has played a pivotal role in securing, planning, and delivering projects and programmes across multiple sectors: education, rail, electrical, and health infrastructure. His calm approach, versatility, technical grounding, and commitment to quality have made a lasting impact on the teams and clients he works with.

Jack’s track record in driving growth and strengthening Octa’s reputation across the industry has been a key factor in this appointment.

Congratulations, Jack, on this well-deserved milestone! 👏

11/06/2026

The Court Theatre, Christchurch

Congratulations to the Christchurch City Council for their $61.5M Court Theatre nomination at the Property Council Property Industry Awards.

The Court Theatre is a purpose-built performing arts facility delivered in partnership between Christchurch City Council. The circa 3,700m² building comprises a 379-seat main auditorium, flexible 130–150 seat studio-theatre, rehearsal and education spaces, production workshops, and public amenities including café and bar. Designed as a fully integrated producing house, it brings performance, making and public engagement together under one roof.

10/06/2026

New Zealand Commercial Project Awards - The Court Theatre

Congratulations to the Christchurch City Council and Hawkins Construction for being honoured the Gold Medal Award for the Court Theatre at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards in the Tourism and Leisure Project category.

The project was delivered through a highly collaborative procurement and construction process, integrating specialist theatre, acoustic, structural, and services requirements within a constrained central-city site.
Sustainably sourced timbers and recycled finishes are used throughout along with naturally assisted ventilation to the main auditorium and foyer, reflecting The Council’s and Court Theatre’s deep commitment to environmental responsibility.

10/06/2026

PMI Awards – Christchurch Court Theatre

Congratulations to Christchurch City Council and our wider project team on winning the 2026 Project Management Institute Award for Construction Project of the Year.
Delivered in partnership with The Court Theatre and constructed by Hawkins, with architectural design by Athfield Architects Ltd and theatre design by Haworth Tompkins, the circa 3,700m² facility is a standout addition to Christchurch’s cultural landscape.
The project involved collaboration across a high-performing consultant team, including Ruamoko Solutions (Structural & Civil Engineering), Stantec (Services & Fire Engineering), Aecom (Quantity Surveying), Charcoal Blue (Theatre Services), Mott MacDonald (Façade), and Marshall Day (Acoustics).

The completed facility features a 379-seat main auditorium, a flexible 130–150 seat studio theatre, rehearsal and education spaces, production workshops, and public amenities including a café and bar. Designed as a fully integrated producing house, the building brings together performance, production, and community engagement under one roof.
This award recognises the team’s outstanding project management and collaborative delivery, achieving exceptional outcomes within the construction sector.

26/05/2026

Project Management Institute Panel – Rhys Stickings

Our General Manager, Rhys Stickings, proudly represented Octa at the Project Management Institute panel discussion, “Context is King: What Project Management Looks Like at Octa.”

The panel explored how project managers operate across a range of organisational environments, what shapes their day-to-day experiences, and why their challenges and priorities can vary so significantly. It was a valuable opportunity to share insights into Octa’s approach and the importance of context in delivering successful outcomes.