Project and Communications Coordinator

Pathways Health Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted premiums with SouthernCross

Wise Group House, Contents and car保险计划

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

LinkPeople is seeking a Project and Communications Coordinator to join our Manukau team on a fixed-term basis through to September 2027. The role supports cross-organisational projects, programmes and strategic communications, keeping activities moving and aligned with LinkPeople’s housing and health objectives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, funders, government agencies and community partners, coordinating efforts with strong organisational skills and clear, engaging communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, communications, stakeholder engagement, or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working with Māori.
• Full New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate organisational projects and programmes while delivering strategic communications.
• Engage with senior leaders, funders, government agencies and community partners.
• Turn plans into meaningful outcomes through clear and engaging communication.
• Support housing outcomes and organisational performance through stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Fixed-term opportunity until September 2027
• Monday to Friday + based in Manukau, Auckland
• Coordinate projects and communications that make a difference across LinkPeople

Bring people, projects and ideas together in a varied role where your coordination and communication skills help turn plans into meaningful outcomes.

LinkPeople | Mō mātou

E whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us in our work supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities to access permanent, safe and affordable housing and linking them to the health and social services they need to live well. We work together with a number of key organisations as part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness.

• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Project and Communications Coordinator role is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves bringing ideas to life, keeping projects moving, and connecting people through clear and engaging communication.

You’ll take the lead and coordinate organisational projects and programmes while delivering strategic communications and engagement activities that support LinkPeople's objectives. You’ll also work across the organisation and with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, operational teams, funders, government agencies, community partners, and the people we support. Together, you’ll help deliver initiatives that strengthen housing outcomes and organisational performance.

If you enjoy variety, thrive on building strong relationships, and are passionate about turning plans into meaningful outcomes, this could be the role for you.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position through to September 2027, based at our Manukau office. You’ll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive communicator who enjoys bringing people, projects and ideas together.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience in project coordination, communications, stakeholder engagement, or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working with Māori.
• Full New Zealand driver licence.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 18 September 2026. Please note that the advert might close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact | Whakapā: Rachael Breckon, Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor at [e-mail]

For further information, visit our website www.linkpeople.co.nz

**All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.