It Programme Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections is seeking an IT Programme Coordinator to join the Infrastructure & Digital Assets team in Wellington. You will support a broad portfolio of digital initiatives, coordinate governance, and ensure plans and financial information are well managed.

You will report to the Corporate Systems Manager and work with Programme and Project Managers to keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated programme coordination experience with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including minute-taking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio.
• Knowledge of project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2) and Azure DevOps.
• Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, workshops and governance processes with stakeholders.
• Maintain programme documentation, track actions and milestones.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external vendors to progress projects.

Skills

Programme coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Visio

Azure DevOps

PRINCE2

Job description

Help shape digital services that transform how we work and serve.

• Grow your skills in programme coordination, finance, SAP & ServiceNow.
• Make an impact in a values-led team driving meaningful change.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for an IT Programme Coordinator to join our Infrastructure & Digital Assets team at Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections. This role is pivotal in helping deliver a broad range of digital initiatives across the organisation. Reporting to the Corporate Systems Manager, you will work closely with Programme and Project Managers across a diverse portfolio, ensuring plans, reporting, governance activities, and financial information are well managed and on track. You will be responsible for coordinating meetings, workshops, and governance processes while maintaining key programme documentation, tracking actions, and helping teams meet critical milestones. You will also work alongside internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure projects progress smoothly and deliver expected outcomes.

What makes this role exciting? You will be at the heart of our digital transformation journey, contributing to projects that enable safer communities and better outcomes for people. You will play an important role in the successful delivery of a significant portfolio of work by bringing structure, organisation, and coordination to complex programmes and projects.

We plan on the successful applicant commencing role in January 2027

Mōu | About you

You are naturally curious, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have strong written communication skills and can produce clear, concise documentation, reports, presentations, and meeting minutes. Highly organised and detail-focused, you are comfortable managing multiple priorities, keeping stakeholders informed, and helping teams stay on track to deliver outcomes. You enjoy working with a wide range of people and adapting information to suit different audiences. You are a practical problem-solver who takes initiative, builds positive working relationships, and is always looking for ways to improve how things are done. You are also comfortable working with financial information and take pride in maintaining accurate reporting.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Demonstrated programme coordination experience, with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including minute-taking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio.
• Knowledge of project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2) and Azure DevOps.
• Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records.

We recognise AI can be a useful tool when preparing your application. However, please ensure your application reflects your own skills, experience, and achievements. We want to get to know the real you, so authenticity is important throughout the recruitment process.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $93,688 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $79,635 - $112,426 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

Applications close on : Sunday 8th November 2026