Programme Coordinator Public Safety Network - Fixed Term - Wellington

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking a fixed-term Programme Support Coordinator based in Wellington to assist the PSN Agency project governance. You will provide secretariat support, manage financial coordination and drive monthly reporting as part of a dynamic change programme.

You will bring proven programme coordination experience within government, strong communication skills, and expertise in MS Office, Excel and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programmes or projects within government.
• Proven minutes taking and secretariat support.
• Strong financial management and reporting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive programme coordination support for the PSN Agency Project Board.
• Manage secretariat duties including detailed meeting minutes.
• Coordinate monthly reporting and forecasting for the programme.
• Support governance forums and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Programme coordination

Governance admin

Financial reporting

Secretariat support

MS Office

Excel

SharePoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Word

Adobe

Job description

Be part of a unique project supporting our operational personnelFixed Term position until June 2027Salary range $89,258 - $96,495 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience.Mo tenei turanga - about the roleThe Public Safety Network (PSN) is the new communications service for New Zealand's frontline emergency services responders being rolled out from mid-2023. Fire and Emergency, Police, Hato Hone St John, and Wellington Free Ambulance will be the network's first users, and there is scope for other government agencies to join in the future.This position focuses on providing proactive programme support to the team. A primary function of the role includes secretariat duties for the Fire and Emergency PSN Agency Project Board, Programme Financial coordination and analysis and resourcing coordination. You'll also play a key role in coordinating reporting monthly and will work closely with the programme manager.This is a fixed term position start ASAP until 30 June 2027 based in Wellington.Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:Hit the ground running in this Fixed Term opportunity with your programme coordination experience. You will have a proactive approach and will be confident reacting to changes within a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and will work well within a team environment.To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have:Strong experience working in a programme or project co-ordination role in major change programmes and/or major change projects within governmentStrong experience in managing all administrative support for various meeting forums including programme governanceStrong financial management skills working with programme staff and Finance personnel as required for the processing of programme financial transactions and summary spend/forecast reportingProven ability to provide secretariat support including taking detailed meeting minutesExperience providing administrative support to monthly reportingExtensive experience within the MS suite toolset, especially with Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Adobe and SharepointThe salary range for this role is $89,258 - $96,495 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko te tono mai - How to apply:Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: [e-mail]. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you.Applications close: 04th October 2026Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.