Programme Coordinator

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days leave

Flexible work hours where possible

Online professional development portal

Access to inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Wellington is seeking a Programme Coordinator on a fixed-term, full-time basis to support Te Au Reka, a major programme modernising justice administration and digital case management. You will provide coordination across activities, manage priorities, and help with planning, governance, reporting and risk management, while building strong relationships with stakeholders.

The role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to influence large-scale change, and a

Qualifications

• Coordination experience in a project or programme.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and prioritisation.
• Proactive self-starter with initiative in ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication, meeting materials and minutes.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with project tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination support across programme activities.
• Assist with planning, governance, reporting and risk management.
• Support operational coordination, administration and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, take accurate minutes, track actions.
• Contribute to clear and concise reporting in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Coordination support

Highly organised

Proactive self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Programme Coordinator

Fixed Term, Full Time

Wellington CBD

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time‑running, paper‑based process with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a game‑changer and we care deeply about making it a success.

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced programme coordinator who enjoys variety and can confidently support a broad range of programme activities as priorities evolve. This role requires someone who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to quickly understand new areas of work, and willing to step in wherever they can add value. As the programme continues and adapts to changing delivery needs, the successful candidate will bring the flexibility and judgement required to shift focus, balance competing demands, and provide support where it is needed most.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive self‑starter who takes ownership, uses initiative, and is comfortable making progress without having all the answers from the outset. They will thrive in ambiguity, be highly adaptable, and have a proven ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously will be essential.

We are seeking someone who enjoys being an all‑rounder and is equally comfortable supporting strategic activities such as planning, governance, reporting, and risk management, as they are rolling up their sleeves to assist with operational coordination, administration, and delivery support. Above all, they will bring a positive, collaborative attitude, a willingness to help wherever needed, and a genuine commitment to contributing to the success of the programme and the wider team.

Ō Pūkenga / Skills And Experience

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Demonstrated experience providing coordination support in a project or programme, ideally supporting multiple activities or workstreams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities, follow processes, and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• A proactive and reliable self‑starter who uses initiative, takes ownership, and is comfortable working in ambiguity, proactively identifying what needs to be done and following it through to completion.
• Well developed interpersonal skills, with experience working professionally with a range of people and supporting meetings or forums involving senior or formal participants.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing meeting materials, taking accurate minutes, tracking actions, and contributing to clear and concise reporting.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office products (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams); experience with project or tracking tools such as MS Project or Azure DevOps would be beneficial but is not essential.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you!

Mō mātou / About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to strengthening people’s trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Utu ā-tau / Salary

The salary range for this role is between $74,634 and $100,846, with the likely appointing salary between $74,634 and $85,919, based on skills and experience.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi / What's great about working here

Benefits

• 22 days leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

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