Major Projects - Project Coordinator

Tauranga City Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks' annual leave

flexible hours

career development opportunities

Job summary

Tauranga City Council is looking for two permanent, full-time Project Coordinators to support the Major Projects team. You will coordinate activities, reporting and documents across project lifecycles, helping keep information accurate and accessible.

You’ll work with Programme and Project Managers, contributing to governance reporting, process improvements and timely project delivery. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects across the lifecycle.
• Proficient with project systems, processes, reporting and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Enjoy improving processes and finding better ways to get things done.
• Ability to support busy project teams with confidence and flexibility.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, deliverables and milestones across the lifecycle.
• Support reporting, governance and administration to keep information accurate and accessible.
• Assist with financial and governance reporting and compliance.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working.
• Keep projects well-documented and on track, coordinating with Programme and Project Managers.

Skills

Project coordination

Project systems

Organisation

Communication

Process improvement

Team support

Qualifications/experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Te Tūranga | About the role

We have two permanent, full-time Project Coordinator roles available in our Major Projects team. This is a great opportunity to support the delivery of significant civic and infrastructure projects that will help shape the future of Tauranga.

Major Projects leads the delivery of some of the city's most important new infrastructure. These are complex, high-profile projects that support Tauranga's growth, improve how people move around and use the city, and create lasting benefits for our community.

In these roles, you'll work closely with Programme and Project Managers, providing coordination, reporting, administration, and systems support across the project lifecycle. You'll help keep information accurate and accessible, support financial and governance reporting, and identify practical ways to improve processes and ways of working.

You'll play an important support role in keeping projects organised, well-documented, and on track.

Ngā Pukenga | What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for people who:

• Have relevant project coordination experience
• Are confident working with project systems, processes, reporting, and documentation
• Bring strong organisation skills and great attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and work well with a range of people
• Enjoy improving processes and finding better ways to get things done
• Can support busy project teams with confidence, flexibility, and a positive approach
• Have a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience

At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of.

If you're collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you'll find meaningful work and opportunity here.

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace, with benefits including:

• 5 weeks' annual leave
• flexible hours
• career development opportunities

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Applications will close Sunday 13th Spetember

We're committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***********@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.