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Closing date: 22 Mar 2026 21:00 | Work Type: Fixed term full-time | Salary range: $67-$90k
Senior Project & Engagement Coordinator | FIXED TERM to December 2026
About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga
At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo – we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tūhono – we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wānanga – we draw on evidence and people’s experiences to improve
Māia – we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga – we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
About the Role | Mō tēnei tūranga
In this rewarding and challenging role, you will be responsible for the coordination and administration tasks within the Medical Devices Assessment and Advice Pathways Project working alongside the Senior Project Manager. You’ll also assist the Senior Engagement Lead with engagement logistics for the wider Medical Devices Programme.
Specifically, you will coordinate and support project activities that establish pathways for obtaining expert advice and economic assessments to inform investment decisions on medical devices. You’ll also review communications and engagement documentation for clarity and consistency.
The Advice and Assessment Pathways Project is focused on building clear, consistent, and well‑functioning processes to enable the commissioning of expert advice and economic assessments to support investment decisions on hospital medical devices. The project was established following Cabinet’s direction in September 2025 to strengthen the national approach to evaluating and procuring medical devices, with Pharmac and Health New Zealand jointly responsible for this work. It aims to develop robust pathways, business rules, and tools that enable timely access to high‑quality expert advice, ensure assessments are fit‑for‑purpose, and create transparency and consistency across how advice is requested, managed, and used.
The role sits within our Medical Devices Programme team, which aims to drive better value, more consistent and equitable access, and better health outcomes from the medical devices used in public hospitals.
The salary range for this position is $67 - $90k. Most new starters are typically appointed up to the midpoint of the range, depending on the knowledge, skills and experience they bring to the role.
Who are we looking for | Mā wai te mahi nei?
Are you ready to make a difference? Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
You’ll thrive in this role if you are highly organised, detail‑focused, and confident working across a wide range of people and priorities. You take ownership, follow tasks through to completion, and bring a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to your work. You’ll be someone who learns quickly, adapts easily in a fast‑paced environment, and contributes positively to the wider Pharmac whānau.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Demonstrated experience in project coordination and engagement or communications coordination in similar coordination roles. This requires someone who can hit the ground running, and is a seasoned coordinator.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and high competency in SharePoint (managing document repositories, creating pages, and workflows).
Experience supporting meeting coordination, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and accurate minute taking in complex environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
Ability to maintain accurate project registers (risks, issues, decisions, actions) and ensure documentation remains current and consistent.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality, consistent documents and engagement materials.
A quick learner who easily picks up new concepts and applies them effectively.
Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities, and stay calm and productive in a dynamic environment.
A proactive problem solver who identifies opportunities for administrative and process improvements and implements solutions independently.
Confidence and respect when working with a wide range of stakeholders across teams and levels.
A strong team player who contributes positively to the Pharmac whānau and collaborates well with others.
Political awareness and comfort operating within the public sector; experience with machinery of government processes is beneficial but not essential.
Understanding of the health sector (including pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries) is an advantage, but not essential.
Understanding of health equity and how to
this in the design and development of business processes and everyday work activities.
Ability to create clear, visually compelling materials—such as diagrams, engagement artefacts, and simple visual representations of processes or plans.
Beneficial (but not essential) skills include experience with Power Automate, Power BI, and producing high‑quality visual representations of concepts or strategies.
The role has a level of autonomy and applicants will need to be self-driven to manage time-pressured work but also need to work as part of a team. You will be part of the Medical Devices Programme team and supported to learn and succeed in our fast paced and dynamic workplace.
We’re looking for someone who is already highly capable in these areas, while still welcoming opportunities for growth, as our managers are strongly committed to personal development, and we encourage you to share your development goals in your cover letter.
Who are you? | Ko wai koe?
In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in ing for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application. Team fit is important to us, so we also encourage you to use your cover letter to tell us who you are as a person.
About Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga
We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:
Five weeks annual leave
Hybrid working – work from home up to two days per week.
At Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
We may identify our preferred candidate earlier than the listed closing date, so if this sounds like your next exciting career move, today!
Job details
Reference #
15983
Posted on
06 Mar 2026
Closes on
22 Mar 2026 21:00
Expertise
Coordination, Project management, Strategy & Planning, Engagement
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time
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Closing date: 22 Mar 2026 21:00 | Work Type: Fixed term full-time | Salary range: $67-$90k
Senior Project & Engagement Coordinator | FIXED TERM to December 2026
About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga
At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo – we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tūhono – we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wānanga – we draw on evidence and people’s experiences to improve
Māia – we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga – we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
About the Role | Mō tēnei tūranga
In this rewarding and challenging role, you will be responsible for the coordination and administration tasks within the Medical Devices Assessment and Advice Pathways Project working alongside the Senior Project Manager. You’ll also assist the Senior Engagement Lead with engagement logistics for the wider Medical Devices Programme.
Specifically, you will coordinate and support project activities that establish pathways for obtaining expert advice and economic assessments to inform investment decisions on medical devices. You’ll also review communications and engagement documentation for clarity and consistency.
The Advice and Assessment Pathways Project is focused on building clear, consistent, and well‑functioning processes to enable the commissioning of expert advice and economic assessments to support investment decisions on hospital medical devices. The project was established following Cabinet’s direction in September 2025 to strengthen the national approach to evaluating and procuring medical devices, with Pharmac and Health New Zealand jointly responsible for this work. It aims to develop robust pathways, business rules, and tools that enable timely access to high‑quality expert advice, ensure assessments are fit‑for‑purpose, and create transparency and consistency across how advice is requested, managed, and used.
The role sits within our Medical Devices Programme team, which aims to drive better value, more consistent and equitable access, and better health outcomes from the medical devices used in public hospitals.
The salary range for this position is $67 - $90k. Most new starters are typically appointed up to the midpoint of the range, depending on the knowledge, skills and experience they bring to the role.
Who are we looking for | Mā wai te mahi nei?
Are you ready to make a difference? Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
You’ll thrive in this role if you are highly organised, detail‑focused, and confident working across a wide range of people and priorities. You take ownership, follow tasks through to completion, and bring a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to your work. You’ll be someone who learns quickly, adapts easily in a fast‑paced environment, and contributes positively to the wider Pharmac whānau.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Demonstrated experience in project coordination and engagement or communications coordination in similar coordination roles. This requires someone who can hit the ground running, and is a seasoned coordinator.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and high competency in SharePoint (managing document repositories, creating pages, and workflows).
Experience supporting meeting coordination, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and accurate minute taking in complex environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
Ability to maintain accurate project registers (risks, issues, decisions, actions) and ensure documentation remains current and consistent.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality, consistent documents and engagement materials.
A quick learner who easily picks up new concepts and applies them effectively.
Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities, and stay calm and productive in a dynamic environment.
A proactive problem solver who identifies opportunities for administrative and process improvements and implements solutions independently.
Confidence and respect when working with a wide range of stakeholders across teams and levels.
A strong team player who contributes positively to the Pharmac whānau and collaborates well with others.
Political awareness and comfort operating within the public sector; experience with machinery of government processes is beneficial but not essential.
Understanding of the health sector (including pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries) is an advantage, but not essential.
Understanding of health equity and how to
this in the design and development of business processes and everyday work activities.
Ability to create clear, visually compelling materials—such as diagrams, engagement artefacts, and simple visual representations of processes or plans.
Beneficial (but not essential) skills include experience with Power Automate, Power BI, and producing high‑quality visual representations of concepts or strategies.
The role has a level of autonomy and applicants will need to be self-driven to manage time-pressured work but also need to work as part of a team. You will be part of the Medical Devices Programme team and supported to learn and succeed in our fast paced and dynamic workplace.
We’re looking for someone who is already highly capable in these areas, while still welcoming opportunities for growth, as our managers are strongly committed to personal development, and we encourage you to share your development goals in your cover letter.
Who are you? | Ko wai koe?
In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in ing for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application. Team fit is important to us, so we also encourage you to use your cover letter to tell us who you are as a person.
About Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga
We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:
Five weeks annual leave
Hybrid working – work from home up to two days per week.
At Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
We may identify our preferred candidate earlier than the listed closing date, so if this sounds like your next exciting career move, today!
Job details
Reference #
15983
Posted on
06 Mar 2026
Closes on
22 Mar 2026 21:00
Expertise
Coordination, Project management, Strategy & Planning, Engagement
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Project & Engagement Coordinator (7m, Fixed Term) 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.
