Culture and Capability Coordinator

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime NZ is seeking a Culture & Capability Coordinator for a fixed-term, 6-month assignment based in Wellington. You will coordinate culture and capability activities, support learning initiatives, and assist the C&C Manager with financial administration and invoices.

You’ll be exceptionally organized, proactive, able to juggle priorities, and comfortable working independently. Experience with budgets, purchasing, and Learning Management Systems (Te Waka Ako) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail.
• Anticipates needs and proactively solves problems.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-sufficient, resourceful, and comfortable working independently.
• Delivers outstanding customer service and builds strong relationships.
• Has experience supporting budgets, invoices, purchasing, or financial administration.
• Learns new systems quickly and is keen to develop capability in our Learning Management System (Te Waka Ako).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Culture & Capability activities, programmes, and events.
• Supporting learning and development initiatives across Maritime NZ.
• Assisting the C&C Manager with financial administration, budget tracking and invoicing.
• Providing support for the Learning Management System and learning administration activities.
• Managing team coordination activities, scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
• Working closely with the wider Business Support Group to deliver a high-quality service.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive problem solving

Multiplayer priority management

Independent worker

Customer service

Budget/financial administration

LMS familiarity Te Waka Ako

Tools

Learning Management System (Te Waka Ako)

Job description

Mō mātou | About Us

Our Vision: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our FutureWe play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand waterways. We’re bringing together our aroha, work and skills to achieve our outcomes of sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways. Our values are about who we are as individuals and the behaviours we expect from each other at Maritime NZ. Care | Kia Tika - We care for each other and do the right thingConnect | Kotahitanga - We unite in a common purposeCourage | Kia Māia - We are brave, capable and confident

Mō tō mātou Rōpū - About the team

Focused on enabling people and organisational success, the Culture and Capability team leads learning, development and culture programmes that support MaritimeNZ's strategic goals and workforce aspirations

Te tūnga | The role

As our Culture&Çicapability Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of keeping our team running smoothly. No two days are the same. You'll juggle a variety of competing priorities while providing coordination, administrative, financial, and learning support across a wide range of initiatives. We're looking for someone who doesn't wait to be asked. You'll anticipate needs before they arise, spot potential issues early, and take ownership for ensuring things get done

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinating Culture & Capability activities, programmes, and events.
• Supporting learning and development initiatives across Maritime NZ.
• Assisting the C&C Manager with financial administration, budget tracking and invoicing.
• Providing support for our Learning Management System and learning administration activities.
• Managing team coordination activities, scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
• Working closely with the wider Business Support Group to deliver a high-quality service.

Please note that this role is Wellington-based, and applications will only be considered from candidates who are currently based in Wellington or have confirmed plans to relocate to Wellington

This is a fixed term opportunity for 6 months

Nōu te rourou | What you bring

You’ll be someone who:

• Is exceptionally organised and highly detail oriented.
• Anticipates needs and proactively solves problems before they become issues.
• Can confidently manage multiple priorities and deadlines at the same time.
• Is self-sufficient, resourceful, and comfortable working independently.
• Delivers outstanding customer service and builds strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Has experience supporting budgets, invoices, purchasing, or financial administration.
• Learns new systems quickly and is keen to develop capability in our Learning Management System (Te Waka Ako).
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
• Brings a positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.

Mōu | For you

You’ll be joining a fun, supportive, and dedicated team that is passionate about helping our people grow and succeed. We work hard, collaborate well, and genuinely enjoy what we do. We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported with a sense of belonging. We encourage our people to actively contribute to our workplace culture where we all thrive and authentically live our MNZ values

Salary range $67,942 – 82,407 pa pro-rated depending on skills and experience + superannuation.

Applications for this role close 12th October 2026

Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in NewZeland to be considered for this role

If you have any questions please e‑mail [e-mail]