Senior Programme Coordinator
Wellington, NZ, 6011
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
• Are you a seasoned programme support professional with a passion for structure, collaboration, and innovation?
• Do you thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment where your coordination skills and strategic thinking can make a real difference?
• Here’s your career opportunity to bring people and processes together to help teams thrive and deliver quality outcomes
• Fixed term 6 months | Wellington based location
• Salary: $85,537 - $101,911 + Kiwisaver
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:
The Customer, Design and Innovation (CDI) Branch is a centre of expertise within MBIE, delivering high-impact, customer-centric solutions across Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery (TWSD). Our mission is to drive innovation, enhance customer focus, and deliver future-proof services that create real value for New Zealanders.
As a Senior Programme Coordinator, you’ll be a key member of the Operations Portfolio Office within the Business Operations unit. You’ll provide expert support to Programme Managers across TWSD’s strategic programmes, ensuring smooth delivery and alignment with organisational goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Advising on and developing programme and project processes
• Monitoring progress and reporting on deliverables
• Managing communications and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting project management and team administration
• Building strong relationships across MBIE and with external partners
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -
Skills and Experience Required
• At least 5+ years’ proven experience in Portfolio and/or Programme Management support
• Strong knowledge of planning, tracking, quality assurance, change control, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing across diverse groups
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience working in fast-paced, complex environments
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Relevant qualifications in project or programme management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or similar) are desirable
• Volunteer or community experience that demonstrates leadership, coordination, or stakeholder engagement is highly valued
Additional Requirements
• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
• This role may be subject to a New Zealand Government security clearance. Eligibility criteria will apply
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 submit your CV and cover letter via our online process telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.
All applications must be submitted via our online process. We can't wait to hear from you!
Email Fati Tagata at fati.tagata@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17573 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Sunday 22 June 2025.