Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

• Are you great at building and maintaining relationships?
• Fixed term or secondment to 30 June 2025

It’s an exciting time to join us 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 are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the Office of the Chief Executive team to assist delivery of our work programme. This role is to provide cover while a member of our team is on secondment. 

We are seeking someone who enjoys variety and operates with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be working in a changing environment, so we value the ability to manage competing priorities, build and maintain relationships and to be flexible. This is a great opportunity for a driven and proactive project coordinator to demonstrate their project skills, working on multiple pieces of work and projects.

You will proactively provide a range of project and administrative services including: 

• Project planning activities - helping to ensure our projects are appropriately managed, and deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
• Administrative support for projects and working with the wider administration team to support the leadership team and agency.
• Support to the Senior Ministerial Advisor.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’ll be an experienced Project Coordinator or Administrator, and amongst other things you’ll have:  

• Strong self-management skills with an attention to detail.  
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand public sector.
• Experience with scheduling, meeting minutes, reporting and coordinating meetings.

We know that no one will meet every single requirement for the role.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The salary range for this role is $59,534 to $84,048. Starting salaries reflect skills and experience relevant to the role with offers generally made between $59,534 to $70,040.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Our agency’s 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 are committed to have a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. 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.  

The role is Wellington based. Given the requirements of the role you’ll be working in our friendly office most of the time.

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 01 December 2024; 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.