Project Coordinator

Sealord Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealord is seeking a capable Project Coordinator - Engineering to support vessel and engineering projects across the business. The role focuses on coordination, administration, purchasing support, documentation, cost tracking and stakeholder communication to keep activities on track.

Reporting to the Commercial and Finance Manager - Operations, you will work with project managers, marine engineering, vessel teams, purchasing, finance and service providers, with travel across Sealord's operations

Qualifications

• Strong financial, administration and coordination skills with good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with MS Project is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and administration of capital engineering projects for vessels.
• Coordinate project meetings, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Track progress, budgets, hours and expenditure.
• Coordinate purchasing activities including POs, sourcing and supplier invoicing.
• Maintain accurate project records and close-out documentation.

Job description

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We have a great opportunity for a capable and organised Project Coordinator - Engineering to support the delivery of vessel and engineering projects across the business.

This role is a key support position for our Marine Engineering functions, helping to keep project activity on track through effective coordination, administration, purchasing support, documentation, cost tracking and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

About the role

Reporting to the Commercial and Finance Manager - Operations, you will support the planning, coordination and administration of capital engineering projects for our vessels. You will work closely with project managers, the marine engineering team, vessel teams, purchasing, finance, contractors and service providers to ensure project information, parts, documentation and costs are managed accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of project proposals, budgets, cashflows and schedules
• Coordinating project meetings, minutes and follow-up actions
• Tracking project progress, budgets, work hours and expenditure
• Coordinating purchasing activity, including purchase orders, parts sourcing, delivery timeframes, pricing and supplier invoice resolution
• Maintaining accurate project records and close-out documentation
• Supporting business case preparation and compiling parts lists where required
• Building strong working relationships with engineering, vessel, purchasing, finance, H&S, contractors and service providers
• Supporting Sealord's commitment to high standards of health, safety, quality and compliance

Please note that this role requires travel to support vessel and engineering project activity across Sealord's operations.

About you

You will be a practical, organised and detail-focused person who enjoys keeping things moving and supporting others to deliver results. You'll be confident working across multiple priorities, communicating with a range of people, and following through to make sure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong financial, administration, and coordination skills with good attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities
• Strong relationship-building skills
• A willingness to learn and get involved
• A proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement

Experience supporting project managers, working in a marine or engineering environment, or using Microsoft Project would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why join Sealord?

At Sealord, you'll be part of a values-based business with a proud history and a clear purpose. We are committed to doing right by our whānau and the environment, while delivering quality seafood to the world.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coordination, problem solving, and working alongside operational teams to support the successful delivery of important engineering projects.

A satisfactory pre-employment drug test and a physical medical assessment will be required to be considered for this role. Applicants must have legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand.