Programme Coordinator - Strategic Interventions

WorkSafe New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

15 days sick leave

Reward and Recognition Framework

Diversity networks

Job summary

WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking a Programme Coordinator to organize and connect strategic intervention programmes. You will provide coordination, reporting and administrative support to keep leaders informed about progress, risks and priorities.

The role suits a person who brings structure to complex, cross-functional work. You will work within Regulatory Effectiveness and the Strategic Interventions team to ensure coordinated delivery and visible outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programmes, projects or complex initiatives.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with programme management tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programme activity across multiple teams and functions.
• Track milestones, risks and actions to keep plans on track.
• Provide clear reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between policy, implementation and operations.

Skills

Programme coordination

Cross-functional coordination

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Organisation skills

Communications

Risk tracking

Meeting coordination

PM tools

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

Programme management tools

Job description

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Programme Coordinator - Strategic Interventions

WorkSafe New Zealand | MahiHaumaruAotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi comes home healthy and safe. We live by our values:

• Whakakotahi - we are united in a strong purpose
• Tiakinamai - we are entrusted with a duty of care

Regulatory Effectiveness is a new group established at WorkSafe to strengthen regulatory focus and improve how WorkSafe understands risk, designs interventions, and evaluates impact.

The Strategic Interventions team leads and coordinates priority programmes that address some of New Zealand's most significant workplace health and safety risks. Working closely with policy, implementation and operational teams, the group connects planning and delivery to ensure WorkSafe's interventions are aligned, effective and focused on achieving meaningful regulatory outcomes.

About the role / Ō te tūranga

As Programme Coordinator, you'll play a key role in keeping strategic intervention programmes organised, connected and on track. You'll provide the coordination, reporting and administrative support that enables teams to work effectively together, while ensuring leaders have clear visibility of progress, risks and priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional who enjoys bringing structure and momentum to complex, cross-functional work.

What You'll Do/ Ko tōu ake mahi

• Coordinate programme activity across multiple teams and functions
• Connect people, information, and activities across teams to drive joined-up delivery
• Keep programme plans, timelines, and milestones on track and aligned to priorities
• Provide clear and accurate reporting that gives visibility of programme progress and outcomes
• Facilitate communication and information sharing across stakeholders
• Track and elevate programme risks, issues and actions
• Coordinate meetings, documentation and programme administration
• Support collaboration across policy, implementation, operational, and strategic teams
• Experience coordinating programmes, projects or complex initiatives
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence
• Strong reporting, administration and organisational skills
• A talent for building relationships and coordinating work across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate reporting
• Confidence using programme management tools and systems to maintain visibility of work
• Experience monitoring progress, managing risks, and keeping key activities on track
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in programme coordination, administration or business support

Salary range / Awhe utu

As part of our remuneration framework, the full salary range is $74,174 - $96,491 and the expected appointment base salary is $74,174-$81,612 (KiwiSaver/SSRSS employer contributions are additional). From 1 April 2026 our KiwiSaver employer contribution increased to 3.5%.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 days sick leave
• A Reward and Recognition Framework that celebrates the impact our kaimahi make - your mahi matters
• Employee-led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities (Rainbow, Pacific, Women's and Tū Rangatira Māori Network)

WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. We believe different perspectives strengthen our mahi and help create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
If you encounter accessibility barriers in completing the application or require adjustments or support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you, contact *******@worksafe.govt.nz for a confidential kōrero.

This vacancy has been established as part of changes to WorkSafe's organisational structure after a review of WorkSafe's operating model identified opportunities to improve role clarity, ways of working and organisational effectiveness. As part of these changes, WorkSafe has established a number of new roles to ensure we are well placed to meet expectations now and in the future.

Kaimahi whose roles were affected by the structure change will be given preference for all vacancies and will be considered in the first instance.