Portfolio Coordinator

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections in Wellington seeks a Portfolio Coordinator to support the Portfolio Management Office. You will maintain documents, coordinate governance reports, and help run programme boards, workshops and portfolio-related activities.

Ideal traits include proactive, detail-oriented work ethic, strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced public sector environment. Experience with Word, Excel and P3 tooling is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a portfolio, programme, or project environment (preferred but not essential).
• Strong administrative and analytical skills in a corporate or public sector setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with P3 tools like Sentient is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for the portfolio and governance groups.
• Coordinate reporting for governance groups and support programme boards.
• Assist in maintaining the portfolio framework and strategy while facilitating workshops and meetings.

Skills

Portfolio administration

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Word/Excel

P3 tools Sentient

Tools

Sentient P3 tools

Job description

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Supportive, flexible and collaborative team environmentCareer growth and opportunities to learn from portfolio management professionalsExposure to large multiyear, infrastructure capital programmes

About the role

The Asset Management team delivers a wide range of infrastructure projects through our Capital Plan. We are looking for a Portfolio Coordinator to support our Portfolio Management Office by ensuring portfolio processes and controls are effectively managed. This role involves maintaining documentation, coordinating reporting for governance groups, and supporting programme boards. You will also assist in maintaining the portfolio framework and strategy while facilitating workshops, meetings, and other portfolio-related activities.This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in portfolio management within a large government organisation, working closely with experienced professionals to support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills are key, along with the ability to build rapport and effectively engage with others. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in a portfolio, programme, or project environment (preferred but not essential).
• Strong administrative and analytical skills in a corporate or public sector setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and experience with P3 tools like Sentient (or similar) is beneficial.

The benefits

The midpoint of the salary range is $89,225 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $75,842 - $107,070 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

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: 11pm, Sunday 6th September