Project Coordinator

Environment Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Christchurch is seeking a Project Coordinator to support impactful public transport projects. This fixed-term role focuses on project delivery, requiring at least 3 years of experience in coordination and strong analytical skills. Ideal candidates have a graduate-level qualification and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement. Applications close on October 26.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a similar project coordination role.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery aligned with strategic outcomes.
• Coordinate projects using robust methodologies.
• Liaise with leaders, technical staff, and governance groups.
• Present data and insights to inform decisions.
• Promote collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification to graduate level

Job description

Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency

• Assist with impactful projects that shape the future of public transport
• Work for a values-driven organisation making a regional impact
• Enjoy flexible working and professional development opportunities
• Fixed-Term 18 months | Full-Time

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

This fixed-term role supports the delivery of projects and practices that directly align to support and enable the delivery of Public Transport’s wider business strategic and operational outcomes, utilising the organisation’s project management best practice.

You’ll coordinate the effective implementation of projects from commencement to completion, actively promoting and fostering teamwork and collaboration to deliver goals and meet timelines and deliverables. You’ll also undertake analysis, interpretation, evaluation and monitoring of data and information across a range of Public Transport projects, presenting insights to enable informed decision-making and efficient reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting project delivery aligned with strategic outcomes
• Coordinating projects using robust methodologies
• Liaising with leaders, technical staff, and governance groups
• Presenting data and insights to inform decisions
• Promoting collaboration and continuous improvement

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

You’ll be a confident communicator and natural collaborator, with a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes through well-managed projects. You’ll bring a mix of technical capability, relationship-building skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification to graduate level along with:

• At least three years of experience in a similar project coordination role
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders
• A commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Applications close on Sunday 26 October. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.