Coordinators - Election 2026 Programme Team

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) in New Zealand seeks Coordinators for the Election 2026 Programme Team on a fixed-term basis through to February 2027. The role supports recruitment and programme delivery, coordinating communications, meetings and interviews, and maintaining records.

Wellington-based candidates only. Applicants should be organised, adaptable and customer-focused, with experience in administration or recruitment support, strong communication skills and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, coordination, customer service, project support or recruitment support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• Strong relationship management skills and a commitment to providing excellent service.
• Sound judgement and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience supporting recruitment, programmes, HR activities or government operations would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications, meetings and interviews across the team.
• Maintain records and documentation for recruitment processes.
• Assist with planning and operational readiness for election activities.
• Engage with stakeholders to support timely programme delivery.

Skills

Administration experience

Coordination

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Relationship management

Judgement and confidentiality

Recruitment/government support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us | Mō mātou'''

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), Te Tari Taiwhenua, plays a central role in supporting communities, government, and democracy across Aotearoa New Zealand. Through a wide range of services and functions, DIA helps deliver public services that make a meaningful difference to New Zealanders. Within DIA, Ministerial Services is responsible for supporting Ministers to effectively carry out their responsibilities. As a significant employer on the Parliamentary Precinct, Ministerial Services manages employment arrangements for Ministerial Offices and is leading recruitment activity for the Election 2026 Programme, supporting the successful transition to the 55th Executive.

The role | Te ūnaga''

We are looking for Coordinators to join the Election 2026 Programme Team on a fixed-term basis through to February 2027. Supporting the transition to the 55th Executive, you'll provide coordination and administrative support across a range of recruitment and programme delivery activities. In this varied and fast-paced role, you'll coordinate communications, meetings and interviews, maintain records and documentation, and assist with planning and operational readiness. Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll play an important role in helping the team deliver a successful general election. This position is open to Wellington based candidates only.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou'

We're looking for organised, adaptable, and customer-focused coordinators who enjoy supporting teams and delivering great outcomes.

• Experience in administration, coordination, customer service, project support, recruitment support, or a similar role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems
• Strong relationship management skills and a commitment to providing excellent service
• Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Previous experience supporting recruitment, programmes, projects, HR activities, or government operations would be beneficial but is not essential

For you | Mōu'

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why'we're'a great place'to work check out our website'https://www.dia.govt.nz/'

Applications for this role close '5pm, Tuesday 8 September.'Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.