Project Coordinator
Wellington, NZ, 6011
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
• Great opportunity to use your multi-tasking skills
• Utilise your flair for effective communication and sound relationship management
• Serving as the front of knowledge, advice and support for project processes and business management activities for the branch.
• Permanent, full time, Wellington based role.
• Salary range $68,380 to $77,359 plus kiwisaver and wellbeing benefits
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:
Positive change is in motion. But to ensure we maintain the right momentum, expertise and energy to deliver meaningful change for society and a nationwide scale, we need the right people onboard as part of our mission. And that's where you come in. Bring your passion, experience and drive and contribute to a truly worthwhile purpose – influencing and shaping positive change across the motu, for all New Zealanders.
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) is the branch, within the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, tasked with leading the settings, outcomes and performance of the procurement system managing this expenditure.
The Project Coordinator will play a key role in supporting multiple projects within the Branch Operations team, as well as contributing to the wider New Zealand Government Procurement branch. This role is responsible for providing coordination and administrative support to ensure the successful delivery of the operational work programme, along with branch-wide reporting and governance requirements.
The role will engage and collaborate with key stakeholders across the branch and the wider Ministry to address gaps to project management that impact the delivery of our top priorities. Our branch is a fun, collaborative, fast-paced and supportive environment.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
› Superior organisational skills to ensure multiple streams of work run smoothly.
› Strong attention to detail with the ability to develop and implement fit for purpose, innovative systems, processes and documentation.
› Excellent communication (written, visual and oral) skills, including ability to summarise and convey key points from large amounts of information.
› Ability to analyse problems to identify issues, options, strategies and solutions.
› Proven ability to take care, concise and accurate minutes, capturing key decisions and actions from meetings
› High attention to detail and accuracy in written and numerical work.
› Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, and confident in working with senior leaders.
› Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment to enable decision making and ensure tasks and actions are completed in a timely way.
› Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general troubleshooting.
› Experience in project or programme management, administration or related area.
› Proven experience in developing systems and tracking processes across various teams, including the creation and maintenance of work programme documents and risk registers.
› Experience in reporting information and progress on projects that meets the needs of the audience
Here at Government Procurement, we’re about transformation, progress, and helping to make change happen. If you're up for the challenge and ready to be part of a brighter, more positive future for New Zealand, come join us
Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi – Better Together
- Māia – Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika – Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.
Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:
Click here to view a position description.
When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.
All applications must be submitted via our online process.
Email Marie Manley at marie.manley2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18243 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Sunday 14 September 2025