Programme Facilitator: Positive Change In Corrections

New Zealand Government; Southland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Capital programme exposure

Collaborative culture

Stakeholder engagement

Community impact

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Southland seeks a highly organised coordinator to support capital projects and programs. You’ll act as a central point for governance, portfolio reporting, project administration, and stakeholder communication, working closely with project managers, finance, and digital teams to keep priorities aligned and on track.

This role offers exposure to large-scale programmes, a collaborative team culture, and opportunities to develop governance skills through training and

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of proven experience coordinating projects or programs.
• Strong governance, reporting, and meeting coordination skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• NCEA Level 3 or an equivalent qualification in English, Math, and Computing.
• Formal project management training.
• Project management qualification or working towards (Prince2, Diploma, NZQA, CAPM, or PMP).
• Current NZ full driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate portfolio governance meetings and forums.
• Prepare reports, agendas, presentations and minutes.
• Maintain portfolio registers, actions, and decisions.
• Monitor reporting timelines and stakeholder inputs.
• Process invoices and portfolio administration tasks.
• Ensure standards and best practices apply consistently.
• Facilitate communication across projects and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Governance

Reporting

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

NCEA Level 3 or equivalent in English, Math, Computing

Formal project management training

PM qualification ongoing (Prince2, Diploma, NZQA, CAPM, or PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Bring structure, accuracy, and stakeholder engagement to high-impact initiatives.

About the company:

This is a purpose-driven organisation focused on supporting its community through the delivery of essential services, public facilities, and future-focused initiatives. With a strong commitment to bettering the places people live and work, they invest in projects that strengthen the community and make it a great place to live, work, and enjoy.

Benefits:

• Professional development and project management training
• Exposure to large-scale capital programmes
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Diverse stakeholder engagement opportunities
• Purpose-driven work with community impact

About the role:

Reporting to the Group Manager - Capital Portfolio, you will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of capital projects and programs. Acting as a central coordination point, you’ll oversee governance processes, portfolio reporting, project administration, and stakeholder communication. Working closely with project managers, leadership teams, finance and digital teams, you will help ensure projects remain aligned, well-organised, and positioned for success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised coordinator who enjoys working across multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinate portfolio governance meetings and forums
• Prepare reports, agendas, presentations and minutes
• Maintain portfolio registers, actions, and decisions
• Monitor reporting timelines and stakeholder inputs
• Process invoices and portfolio administration tasks
• Ensure standards and best practices apply consistently
• Facilitate communication across projects and stakeholders effectively

About you:

You are a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives on keeping projects, stakeholders, and processes running smoothly. With strong attention to detail and communication skills, you’re confident managing priorities, building relationships across the business and ensuring governance and activities are delivered accurately and on time. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and take pride in bringing structure, consistency, and accountability to your work.

Skills & Experience:

• More than 3 years of proven experience coordinating projects or programs
• Strong governance, reporting, and meeting coordination skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management systems
• NCEA Level 3 or an equivalent qualification in English, Math, and Computing
• Formal project management training
• Project management Qualification or working towards (Prince2, Diploma, NZQA, CAPM, or PMP)
• Current NZ full drivers’ license

Applicants must be willing to undergo a Ministry of Justice check and pass a pre-employment drug test.

Our client is a leader in safe work practices, and so it is crucial that you can operate safely