Environmental Programme Project Lead

Environment Canterbury; Timaru; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Canterbury in Timaru is seeking a highly organised Project Coordinator to support the Biodiversity and Biosecurity Section. You will help deliver projects across planning, reporting, procurement and governance processes to achieve environmental outcomes.

You’ll work with project teams, managers and contractors, balancing priorities, maintaining schedules and ensuring safety and compliance. At least three years in project coordination and experience with government or environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in a project coordination or project management role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project planning, scheduling and delivery activities
• Supporting procurement, purchasing and contract administration
• Monitoring project progress, risks, budgets and reporting requirements
• Coordinating health, safety and wellbeing requirements across projects
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Environment Canterbury in Timaru is seeking a highly organised Project Coordinator to support the Biodiversity and Biosecurity Section. You will help deliver projects across planning, reporting, procurement and governance processes to achieve environmental outcomes.

You’ll work with project teams, managers and contractors, balancing priorities, maintaining schedules and ensuring safety and compliance. At least three years in project coordination and experience with government or environmental