Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Immerse yourself in a high performing team with a positive culture, to grow your experience.
- Join a friendly, flexible and active team environment.
- Six-month full-time fixed term opportunity based at National Office in Wellington
Ngā kawenga | About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to support our construction project managers in overseeing various construction projects within the Department of Corrections Asset Management Team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulations and standards.
As the Project Coordinator, you'll support project managers in planning, executing, and finalising construction projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and stay within budget. You'll coordinate schedules, manage resources, and facilitate communication among contractors, architects, and internal departments. Your duties include maintaining project documentation, monitoring progress, and providing updates to project managers. Additionally, you'll participate in meetings, helping to prepare agendas and document key discussions.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Submit your application online and include highlights and examples as to how you meet the below requirements:
- Demonstrate an understanding of document control and principles of project coordination leading to best practise project outcomes.
- Contract and financial management experience are important, but also, a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Proven ability to work in a team and collaboratively achieve results.
- Experience in government is desirable.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $88,576 and the full range (85%-120%) is $75,290 - $106,292. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: tom.nicholas@corrections.govt.nz
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on: Thursday 12th September
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.