Project Coordinator

Talent Connection; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

KiwiSaver

Job summary

ARA Hardware, a division of the ARA Group, in Wellington is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to keep commercial projects moving. You will manage timelines, coordinate resources, and work closely with customers and installers to deliver on time, on plan and within budget.

The role requires proven experience coordinating commercial projects in the construction or building industry, strong documentation skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating commercial projects within construction or building industry.
• Strong coordination skills with timelines, documentation and prioritization.
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with project management tools.
• Detail-oriented with effective communication and practical, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, monitor and report on commercial projects to ensure delivery timeframes are met.
• Coordinate internal resources, vendors and installers to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
• Manage changes to project scope, timelines and costs, identifying solutions to keep projects moving.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships, including expectations, queries and project updates.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project, audit and compliance records.

Skills

Project coordination

Timeline management

Excel

Project management software

Tools

MS Project

Job description

ARA Hardware, a division of the ARA Group, is a well-established and respected New Zealand supplier of premium door hardware to the construction industry. The team works closely with architects, estimators, project managers and builders to deliver quality hardware solutions and exceptional service across commercial projects.

We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator with construction or building industry experience to join the Wellington team. This is a hands-on coordination role where you'll be responsible for keeping commercial projects moving - managing timelines, coordinating resources, working closely with customers and installers, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on plan and within budget.

What You'll Do

• Plan, schedule, monitor and report on commercial projects to ensure delivery timeframes are met
• Coordinate internal resources, vendors and installers to ensure project deliverables are achieved
• Manage changes to project scope, timelines and costs, identifying solutions to keep projects moving
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships, including expectations, queries and project updates
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project, audit and compliance records

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience coordinating commercial projects within the construction or building industry
• Strong project coordination skills, including managing timelines, documentation and competing priorities
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly Excel and project management systems and tools
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage tight timeframes and build positive relationships

What's In It for You

• Full-time, permanent position based in Wellington
• Working hours: 7.00 am - 4.30 pm, with flexibility to align with either site hours (7.00 am-3.30 pm) or Branch hours (8.00 am-4.30 pm)
• Competitive salary + KiwiSaver
• Opportunity to work across a variety of commercial projects
• Join a New Zealand industry leader offering a supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're ready to coordinate projects that matter, we’d love to hear from you.