Project Coordinator Kairuruku Kaupapa *Fixed Term Until June 2026*

Project Coordinator Kairuruku Kaupapa (Fixed Term to end of June 2026)Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.Opportunity to use your great project coordination skills and experience to support programmes and projects to deliver successfullyExciting fast-paced delivery-focused teamFixed term until the end of June 2026Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa.
We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Maori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders.What's in it for you?
Nga hua ka riro ki a koeBalance life and work commitments.
We work a 37.5 hour weekDevelop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)City based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needsState of the art, 6-star green building in WellingtonThe role Te tungaWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our Enterprise Portfolio Office.You will be accountable for supporting the Project Manager with high-quality, timely and efficient project coordination support.
This will include activities such as:issues and risk managementdrafting and maintaining project status reports and documentationorganising meetings and taking minutesonboarding new team membershandling procurement and finance queriesmanaging monthly financial accrualsWe understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.
We encourage you to be you in your application.We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability.
You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.You will be highly organised, self-managing, able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
You will be familiar with project management techniques and frameworks and be comfortable delivering results in a high-paced environment.We are looking for a motivated individual with the following in your cover letter and CV:A proven track record of 2+ years in a project coordination role across a range of projectsYour familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile project delivery approachesExamples of your experience working with managers and people at all levels of an organisationInformation about your knowledge and experience, or desire to learn and build knowledge and experience of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Maori, and engagement with Maori.Examples of where you've demonstrated or encouraged diversity and inclusion in and/or outside of work.How to apply Me pehea te tuku tonoIf this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site.
The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview.
You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.
Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
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