Programme Coordinator - FTSU

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an experienced Programme Coordinator to support the Frontline Technology Systems Upgrade Programme from our Wellington office with flexible working options. You will work closely with Programme Managers and senior leaders to drive planning, governance, reporting and delivery outcomes across a dedicated work package.

This role is embedded within a programme team, not purely administrative.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in Programme Coordinator/PMO or similar support role.
• Experience with complex programmes and multi-workstreams.
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining plans, RAID logs, dashboards and reports.
• Proven governance papers and minute coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Frontline Technology Systems Upgrade Programme delivery.
• Drive planning, governance, reporting and delivery activities across a work package.
• Prepare papers, agendas, minutes and actions for governance groups.
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Programme Managers and senior leaders.

Skills

Programme Coordination

PMO experience

Planning & Organisation

Stakeholder management

Governance support

Communications

Jira

MS Office

Tools

Jira

MS Office

Job description

• Critical role supporting Programme Managers and PMO Manager.
• Fixed Term until November 2027.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We believeArohais vital
• We respect theManaof people
• We areTikaandPono
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for an experienced Programme Coordinator to support the Frontline Technology Systems Upgrade Programme.

Join a high-performing Programme Management Office and help deliver one of the organisation's most significant transformation programmes. As an embedded Programme Coordinator, you'll work alongside Programme Managers and senior leaders, driving planning, governance, reporting and delivery activities across a dedicated work package. This role offers exceptional exposure to large-scale programme delivery, complex stakeholder environments and career development opportunities within programme and project management.

This is not a purely administrative position. You will be a trusted delivery support partner embedded within a programme work package, helping drive planning, reporting, governance, risk management and delivery outcomes alongside Delivery Managers, Programme Managers and senior leaders. The role will act as a key link between business teams, delivery partners and programme leadership, ensuring information flows effectively and interdependencies are understood and managed.

Ideal for professionals looking to progress into Project Manager and Programme Advisory roles in the future.

This role is based in our Wellington office with flexible WFH options.

Key requirements of the role include:

• At least five years' experience in a Programme Coordinator, PMO or similar programme support role.
• Experience supporting complex programmes, transformation initiatives or multi-workstream projects.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining programme plans, RAID logs, action registers, dashboards and programme reporting.
• Experience supporting governance groups and coordinating papers, agendas, minutes and actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and supporting governance decision-making processes.
• A proactive and self-managing approach, with the ability to identify issues early and help drive practical solutions.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to show initiative in a fast-paced and evolving programme environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are a must, and Atlassian Jira is highly desirable.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to working in culturally responsive ways, including an appreciation of tikanga Māori and Pacific perspectives.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $90,429 and $100,019 dependant on experience.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visithttps://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Applications for this role closes at midnight on 15th October 2026.

Reference # 42989

Location(s) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Paraparaumu, Wellington