Programme Coordinator, Future Naval Base

New Zealand Defence Force; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Will services

Savings schemes

Mortgage services

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force Auckland, North Island invites applications for the Programme Coordinator, Future Naval Base. You will drive the heart of programme management, coordinating planning, scheduling, governance, reporting, risk and issue management, dependency tracking and benefits realisation to deliver programme outcomes.

You will apply P3M frameworks to enable informed decision‑making and alignment with NZDF requirements, while supporting delivery from concept to completion on a

Qualifications

• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in large, multi‑faceted organisations, preferably in built environment or public sector.
• Experience working in programme or portfolio environments coordinating multiple complex projects.
• Proven delivery support to Project Managers with clear, decision‑focused briefings and reports.
• Experience in financial management of multi‑million‑dollar programmes across multiple years.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and governance forums across complex structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface with the Programme Management Office and coordinate with Portfolio Management Office.
• Provide trusted judgement to assess information, materiality, and escalate significant risks.
• Influence executive decisions through insights, reporting and recommendations on funding and sequencing.
• Coordinate programme‑level financial management and ensure integrated, consistent reporting.
• Embed enterprise P3M frameworks and translate standards into practical delivery practices.

Skills

Programme coordination

Governance reporting

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Change control

Job description

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Programme Coordinator, Future Naval Base

New Zealand Defence Force – Auckland, North Island

Play a pivotal role in shaping the successful delivery of a high-profile programme.

As the Programme Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of programme management, ensuring seamless coordination and integration across all stages of the programme lifecycle.

Working within the P3M framework, you'll bring together planning, scheduling, governance, reporting, risk and issue management, dependency management, change control, and benefits tracking to provide a clear and accurate view of programme performance.

Through the effective application of programme management tools, processes and standards, you'll enable informed decision-making, drive alignment across stakeholders, and support successful delivery in line with NZDF, Defence Estate and All of Government requirements.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading the programme's interface with the Programme Management Office (PgMO) and coordinating engagement with the Portfolio Management Office (PfMO), ensuring programme activities align with enterprise P3M standards, governance requirements, and reporting expectations.
• Providing trusted professional judgement to assess programme-wide information, identify emerging trends, determine materiality and tolerance thresholds, and escalation significant risks and issues to the appropriate decision-makers.
• Influencing executive and governance decisions through the provision of high-quality programme insights, reporting, and recommendations that inform funding decisions, delivery sequencing, scope trade-offs, risk management, and value realisation.
• Coordinating programme‑level financial management processes and controls, ensuring financial information is accurately integrated into programme reporting, governance forums, and decision‑support activities. You'll maintain visibility across programme budgets and funding tranches, support change control and funding adjustments, and ensure consistency of financial information across programme artefacts.
• Embedding enterprise P3M frameworks within the programme environment, translating organisational standards, tools and methodologies into practical programme delivery practices that support successful outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a coordination role. You'll be a key enabler of programme success, providing the structure, oversight and insight that supports effective governance, strategic decision-making, and delivery confidence across a complex and significant programme.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Future Naval Base programme, supporting projects from concept through to delivery and leaving a lasting legacy on one of New Zealand's most important strategic sites.

To be successful in this role you will need :

• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) working within large, multi‑faceted or complex organisations, with experience in the built environment (construction or infrastructure) and/or public sector settings desirable.
• Experience working in programme or portfolio environments, supporting the coordination of multiple complex projects across multiple systems and information sources.
• Proven experience supporting Project Managers in the delivery of projects against agreed time, cost, quality and scope parameters, including the preparation of clear, accurate and decision‑focused briefings and reports.
• Experience supporting the financial management of multi‑million‑dollar programmes or projects across multiple financial years, including forecasting and performance reporting.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and communications across complex organisational structures, including engagement with senior leaders and governance forums.

The salary for this role ranges from $90,158 to $99,501, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Applications close on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:

Low Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
• You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.