Project Coordinator - Policy Office
Date: 25 May 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Project Coordinator - Policy Office
• Wellington based
• Fixed term/Secondment opportunity until the end of May 2026.
• Be the go-to person for keeping our Policy Office projects on track!
Mō te tūnga / About the role
The purpose of the Project Coordinator role is to provide administrative, project, and work programme coordination support to the Policy Office. The Policy Office plays an important role in providing business support across the Policy branch and national-level strategic and advisory support to the Regional Public Service Leadership framework.
In this role, you will be a key contributor to the smooth operation of our projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient workflow and effective communication within the team.
Mōu – Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako / Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Experience in a high-level coordination role
• Experience working in a multi-project environment
• Proven ability in secretariat duties, including paper preparation and minute taking
• Expertise in managing complex internal relationships, establishing credibility at all levels
• A track record of working collaboratively and responsibly across boundaries to achieve high impact
• Knowledge and experience of the public sector, including Ministerial, policy, and operational contexts
• Understanding of government processes and directives
• A history of delivering high-quality work in complex and fast-moving environments
• Exceptional writing skills (clear, accurate, concise, and audience-appropriate)
• Experience in environments requiring high levels of discretion, sensitivity, and interpersonal interaction
• High level of computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
If you are organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting policy development and implementation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
Position Description
Salary range: $68,660.00 - $83,003.00
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Monday 2nd June, 2025.
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
