Programme Coordinator

Justice; Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday leave (fixed-term)

Flexible working hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Wellington is seeking a dedicated Programme Coordinator to support the Te Pae Tawhiti Programme. You will coordinate schedules, assist governance meetings, and help with reporting and documentation to ensure successful delivery of strategic programme outcomes.

The role requires coordination and planning capabilities, strong communication with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori. Fixed-term until June 2027, based in Wellington.

Qualifications

• Bring experience in programme, project or team coordination.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Produce accurate reports and quality documentation.
• Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and appreciation of Te Ao Māori.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programme schedules, milestones and deliverables
• Support governance meetings, reporting and programme documentation
• Monitor risks, issues, actions and dependencies
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials
• Maintain programme records and support stakeholder engagement

Skills

Programme coordination

Governance communications

Planning & scheduling

Reporting & documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Programme Coordinator

Fixed Term to June 2027 | Wellington

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Join the Te Pae Tawhiti Programme and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of strategic programme outcomes across the Ministry. Working closely with programme leaders and stakeholders, you will provide high-quality coordination, reporting, planning and administrative support that enables effective programme delivery.

Job Description

Programme Coordinator

Te Pae Tawhiti Programme | Ātea ā Rangi – Strategy

Fixed Term to June 2027 | Wellington

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Join the Te Pae Tawhiti Programme and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of strategic programme outcomes across the Ministry. Working closely with programme leaders and stakeholders, you will provide high-quality coordination, reporting, planning and administrative support that enables effective programme delivery.

In This Role, You Will

• Coordinate programme schedules, milestones and deliverables
• Support governance meetings, reporting and programme documentation
• Monitor risks, issues, actions and dependencies
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials
• Maintain programme records and support stakeholder engagement

This is a fixed-term opportunity through to June 2027 and offers the chance to contribute to a significant programme of work while building valuable programme delivery experience.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

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

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

• Bring experience in programme, project or team coordination
• Have strong organisational and planning skills
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Produce accurate reports and quality documentation
• Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an appreciation of Te Ao Māori

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.

The Te Pae Tawhiti Programme sits within Ātea ā Rangi – Strategy and supports strategic priorities and organisational change initiatives across the Ministry. We work collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes that improve access to justice and strengthen public service delivery.

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.

Ngā Painga o Tēnei Wāhi Mahi/What's Great About Working Here

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4 weeks holiday leave (fixed-term employees)
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-Tau/Salary

The salary range for this role is $67,066 - $90,008, with the appointed salary based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 18 November.