Project Coordinator - Wellington
Date: 2 Jul 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Challenging and engaging fixed-term opportunity (24 months)
- Play a key part in delivering impactful, purpose-driven work
- A positive, people-first environment where values guide everything we do
It’s an exciting time to join the Social Investment Agency as we lead change across the public service to implement social investment and support Government to achieve better outcomes from social sector spending.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and well-organised Project Coordinator to support the successful delivery of projects across the Social Investment Agency (SIA) and Social Investment Fund (SIF). Based in the Transformation Office, you’ll work closely with the Project Manager playing a key part in keeping projects on track by providing logistical support and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across ongoing initiatives.
He kōrero mōu | About you
- 3+ years’ experience in a project coordination role within transformation or complex programmes.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Confident working with M365 and project management tools.
- Proven ability to manage relationships and coordinate across diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori is an advantage.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
Band 14: Min $66,188 – Midpoint $77 868 Max $93,442. Starting salaries are negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Our purpose is to shift the system using data and evidence, so that the system invests earlier and more effectively to improve the lives of New Zealanders. We focus our efforts on where we can make the greatest impact to lead, and we collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to shine a light on policy issues that fall between the gaps. As a central government agency, our people are our centre. They’re curious, agile and hardworking, and instinctively care about the wellbeing of others. We are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. We embrace our diverse workforce and culture, and we support flexible working arrangements. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. 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.
Tono mai | How to Apply
To apply for this role please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the online process. To view a copy of the position description please click here.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 15th July 2025; however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if an ideal person is found before the close date.
If you have any questions, please email peopleandculture@sia.govt.nz. We look forward to receiving your application.
