Job Description
Support a wide variety of external projects and champion water improvements
Opportunity to further progress your career within project management
Permanent role base in Petone
The remuneration range for this role begins from $71,769 (including KiwiSaver), appointment remuneration will be dependent on skills and experience.
The opportunity
Wellington Water Ltd have created a new project management function to ensure critical three water assets are prioritised, and effectively managed within external civil and construction projects by developers, and external construction management contractors. This function will bring water project management for externally delivered activity in-house.
As Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting multiple project workstreams and ensuring smooth coordination across a diverse range of community civil projects. Working closely with internal design and engineering teams, external delivery partners, and local councils, you'll help keep projects on track and aligned with strategic goals by providing progression, performance and technical information.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating hui with external contractors and council stakeholders, supporting procurement and investment processes, maintaining accurate document control, and tracking project activities. You will also support activity scheduling and ensuring the Project Management Team has clear oversight of project plans and timelines to enable efficient and effective delivery.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
Experience utilising project tools and methodologies (e.g MS Projects, Jira, Confluence) for tracking tasks and information within projects
Ability to prepare, present and report on status of completed and outstanding tasks and engage with various project leads
Understanding of financial administrative tasks and excellent minute and note taking
Previous experience working in a project capacity at minimum as a project coordination role
Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work to deadlines
Confidence to engage with a variety of stakeholders and individuals to ensure actions are completed and meet project schedules
Excellent communication and writing skills
Experience in either a civil/infrastructure setting would be beneficial
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include the following:
Flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
For a full list of our employee benefits: click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.
Applications close: Thursday, 7 August 2026.
How to apply
Please note, this position is being advertised for internal applications to be considered.
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and ******* testing for safety-sensitive positions prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
Opportunity to further progress your career within project management
Permanent role base in Petone
The remuneration range for this role begins from $71,769 (including KiwiSaver), appointment remuneration will be dependent on skills and experience.
The opportunity
Wellington Water Ltd have created a new project management function to ensure critical three water assets are prioritised, and effectively managed within external civil and construction projects by developers, and external construction management contractors. This function will bring water project management for externally delivered activity in-house.
As Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting multiple project workstreams and ensuring smooth coordination across a diverse range of community civil projects. Working closely with internal design and engineering teams, external delivery partners, and local councils, you'll help keep projects on track and aligned with strategic goals by providing progression, performance and technical information.
Your responsibilities will include coordinating hui with external contractors and council stakeholders, supporting procurement and investment processes, maintaining accurate document control, and tracking project activities. You will also support activity scheduling and ensuring the Project Management Team has clear oversight of project plans and timelines to enable efficient and effective delivery.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
Experience utilising project tools and methodologies (e.g MS Projects, Jira, Confluence) for tracking tasks and information within projects
Ability to prepare, present and report on status of completed and outstanding tasks and engage with various project leads
Understanding of financial administrative tasks and excellent minute and note taking
Previous experience working in a project capacity at minimum as a project coordination role
Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work to deadlines
Confidence to engage with a variety of stakeholders and individuals to ensure actions are completed and meet project schedules
Excellent communication and writing skills
Experience in either a civil/infrastructure setting would be beneficial
Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include the following:
Flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
For a full list of our employee benefits: click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.
Applications close: Thursday, 7 August 2026.
How to apply
Please note, this position is being advertised for internal applications to be considered.
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and ******* testing for safety-sensitive positions prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
