Senior Workplace Coordinator, Wellington

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Date: 16 Feb 2026

Location: Wellington, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

 

  • Do you enjoy supporting a team to deliver smooth day to day operations?
  • Are you customer focused and motivated by helping others succeed?
  • Do you thrive on variety and managing competing priorities?

 

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Workplace Coordinator to join our busy Workplace Services team and play a key role in supporting the day to day operations of the function. This role is central to keeping things running smoothly by providing practical, responsive support across property and finance related activities.

 

About the role | Mō te tūnga

 

In this role, you’ll be a trusted point of contact for property related queries and provide hands on coordination and administrative support to the Workplace Services team. You’ll help ensure our daily activities are well organised, information is accurate and accessible, and the team has the processes and support it needs to deliver effectively.

 

With a varied and active work programme, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, supporting others and keeping on top of day to day tasks while contributing to continuous improvement.

 

Key focus areas of the role include:

 

  • Providing day to day administrative and operational support to the team
  • Coordinating and maintaining electronic filing and information management systems
  • Supporting reporting requirements and responses to information requests
  • Identifying and contributing to improvements in systems, processes, and ways of working
  • Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • As required, assisting with the tracking of work programmes and project activity.

 

This is a permanent, full time role, based at our National Office in Wellington’s CBD.

About you | Mōu

 

We’re looking for a Senior Coordinator preferably with experience in a commercial property, asset, or facilities management environment, who enjoys being a reliable support to others.

 

You’ll bring:

 

  • Strong coordination and organisational skills
  • Confidence working with data and reporting, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
  • An understanding of project and/or property financial management
  • A customer focused mindset and a collaborative approach
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and keep things moving in a fast paced environment.

 

You’ll understand the important role workplaces play in enabling people to do their best work and will take pride in supporting a large and complex organisation through strong everyday delivery.

 

There is great scope to make this role your own and grow it over time, while remaining closely connected to the day to day needs of the team.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga

 

A copy of the position description can be found here. Senior Workplace Coordinator, position description

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $69,519.00 - $84,041.00

 

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Monday 27 April 2026 

 

 

About us | Mō mātou

 

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.

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

 

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.

 

Joining us | Ko te hono mai

 

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. You can find out more about our values here.

 

If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.