Ngā Wai Tōtā Project Coordinator

Horizons; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons Regional Council is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to support Ngā Wai Tōtā and its joint committee. The role focuses on coordinating hui, supporting governance processes, and handling communications and logistics to keep projects on track.

You will contribute to a kaupapa that connects iwi, hapū, councils and communities in protection of te taiao and wai. You will bring strong administration and coordination skills, a willingness to learn, and a respect for Te Ao Māori, tikanga,

Qualifications

• Strong administration and coordination skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a kaupapa-focused setting.
• Appreciation of Te Ao Māori, tikanga and partnership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hui and logistics to support the joint committee.
• Support governance processes and documentation.
• Manage communications and information flow for stakeholders.
• Help keep key initiatives on track and well organised.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Governance support

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. At the heart of every successful kaupapa are the people who bring it to life.

Ngā Wai Tōtā is seeking a skilled and organised Project Coordinator to support the mahi of the joint committee and help ensure our hui, wānanga and projects run smoothly. This is an opportunity to contribute to a kaupapa that brings together iwi, hapū, councils and communities in service of te taiao, te wai, me ngā whakatipuranga kei te heke mai (the environment, our waterways, and future generations).

You'll be the pou that helps hold things together, coordinating hui, supporting governance processes, managing communications and logistics, and helping keep important initiatives on track.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You are someone who enjoys working with people, values manaakitanga (care and respect) and whanaungatanga (strong relationships), and takes pride in creating organised, welcoming and well-run experiences. You bring strong administration and coordination skills, a willingness to learn, and an appreciation of Te Ao Māori, tikanga and partnership.

Whether you're coordinating a hui, supporting a wānanga, preparing meeting papers, or keeping people connected and informed, you'll be motivated by contributing to a kaupapa that matters.

Nau mai, whakapiri mai

If you are looking for a role where your skills can support meaningful change, where relationships matter, and where your contribution will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your organisational skills. Bring your aroha for people and place. Bring your unique strengths to this kaupapa.

Join us and help weave together the threads that support the vision of Te Waiū o te Ika.

Please note: This fixed-term role is established to support the work of Ngā Wai Tōtā. While the role will report to the Chair and Deputy Chair of Ngā Wai Tōtā, the successful applicant will be employed by Horizons Regional Council, which will provide the employment framework and day-to-day employment support for the position.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description and submit your application by Sunday 4th October.