Project Administrator

Edison Consulting Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Challenging energy sector projects

Job summary

Edison Consulting Group in Wellington seeks a proactive Project Administrator to support diverse projects and teams.

You will coordinate documentation, maintain project records, assist reporting and financial administration, and help streamline processes to deliver quality outcomes for clients.

Join a collaborative office culture with flexible work options, opportunities to grow in the energy and infrastructure sector, and a supportive People and Culture team.

Qualifications

• Experience in project administration or office administration.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation and filing.
• Maintain project records and support reporting.
• Assist with financial administration and invoicing.
• Support efficient project processes and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Project administration

Office administration

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Stakeholder collaboration

Proactive

Education

Relevant business administration qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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Edison Consulting Group – Wellington Central, North Island

Edison is growing and we are looking for a respected and passionate Project Administrator to join our friendly Wellington office.

Edison endeavours to be the best consultancy firm to work for. We support our people while cultivating an inclusive team culture. We want to enable your success within our team's success. This means we go the extra mile for our people. We want you to enjoy your work, to be inspired to strive, and to create great outcomes for our clients.

What we offer you

• Interesting and varied projects
• Work flexibility and a friendly culture
• Medical insurance and competitive remuneration
• Opportunity to make a difference to New Zealand's energy sector

Our business

Edison is a trusted partner to the energy sector, delivering exciting and varied projects and services across the electricity industry, including project management and engineering, design engineering, and advisory services. We're known in the industry as a company that steps up and gets the job done with practical, workable solutions. Our work is varied and interesting, with clients throughout New Zealand.

For more than 25 years our team and culture have been key ingredients of our success and the reason why professionals choose Edison. Our people have diverse perspectives, knowledge, and varied experience. We believe that having a diverse team of people with different backgrounds, experience, and capability working together is one of our strengths.

Do you have what it takes to succeed?

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Administrator to join our knowledgeable and supportive Wellington office.

In this role, you will provide administrative support across a range of projects, helping our project teams deliver successful outcomes for clients. You will be responsible for coordinating documentation, maintaining project records, supporting project reporting and financial administration, and ensuring efficient project processes are followed.

You should have:

• Experience in project administration, office administration, or a similar support role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• The ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the energy and infrastructure sector

Bonus

• Experience supporting project teams in engineering, infrastructure, utilities, consulting, or professional services environments
• Experience with project management systems, financial administration, or document control
• Relevant business administration or project management qualifications

We know that some people may only apply for a role if they meet all the criteria listed above. If you share our passion for enabling a sustainable energy future for New Zealand, we encourage you to apply if the role aligns with your strengths and interests and you are looking for a rewarding career move.

Applications close on 9 September 2026.

If you would like to know more, please don't hesitate to call Jules Simpson, People and Culture Manager 021569401.