People & Capability Coordinator

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport; Wellington; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport in Wellington is seeking a People & Capability Coordinator to support across MCERT. This fast-paced role requires flexibility, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering positive people experiences while collaborating across teams.

The role involves coordinating across initiatives, building relationships with stakeholders, and contributing to a healthy, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines
• Proactive, positive, and flexible approach, with the ability to perform well under pressure
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Confidence building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style
• Sound organisational and time-management skills, with a focus on delivering outcomes
• Ability to quickly learn and develop a strong understanding of organisational systems, processes, and programme

Responsibilities

• Support across MCERT and contribute to a fast-paced, varied role
• Collaborate effectively across teams to deliver people experiences
• Assist in coordinating people and capability initiatives across the organisation

Job description

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Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport – Wellington Central, North Island

The Ministry for Cities, Environment,Regionsand Transport (MCERT) takes a long-term view of how New Zealand’s towns, cities and regions grow and change. We work across housing, transport, the environment, urban development, infrastructure and investment, and partner closely with local government.

We provide joined-up policy and investment advice to government, support effective regulation and market settings, and work with others to help deliver affordable housing, connected communities, well-planned infrastructure, and a healthy, sustainable environment.

About the role

As a People & Capability Coordinator, you will play a key support role across MCERT. This is a fast-paced, varied role that requires flexibility, strong organisation skills, and a genuine commitment to delivering positive people experiences while working collaboratively across teams

Skills and experience

Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines

Proactive, positive, and flexible approach, with the ability to perform well under pressure

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Confidence building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style

Sound organisational and time-management skills, with a focus on delivering outcomes

Ability to quickly learn and develop a strong understanding of organisational systems, processes, and programme

Salary range

Salary range for this role is $71,060to $85,910pa.Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

If you require further information about this position please contact *********@mcert.govt.nz.

The location for this role is Wellington.

We are committed to equal opportunities and building a diverse, inclusive workplace. We support our people to work in ways that help them do their best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

We want our recruitment process to be fair and accessible for everyone. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know or get in touch at ***********@mcert.govt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Note: for our internal permanent people who are applying for a secondment, you must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Please note, we are managing this recruitment directly. We are not accepting unsolicited profiles from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.