Project Coordinator

Ministry of Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health New Zealand in Wellington seeks a Project Coordinator to support the Te Aho o Te Kahu Cancer Control Agency. You will coordinate projects, manage administration, and build stakeholder relationships to keep programmes on track and deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes coordinating planning, reporting, budgeting and governance, with a focus on equity and collaboration across the health sector and government partners.

Qualifications

• Strong project coordination and administrative experience.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced organisation skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and working with data, reporting and documentation to support informed decision-making.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to working in a way that supports equity, inclusion and positive outcomes for all communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and delivery activities by supporting planning, reporting, risk management, budgeting and project governance processes.
• Keep operations running smoothly through high-quality administrative support, information management, budget monitoring, travel coordination and secretariat services.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the Agency, Ministry, health sector, government and external partners to support successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing project management practices, improving systems and processes, and contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Data reporting

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Wellington based | Full-time
• Fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Midpoint of $ 73,520 dependant on experience

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do

Are you an organised, proactive professional who enjoys bringing people, projects and ideas together? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting initiatives that make a real difference across New Zealand's health sector.

As a Project Coordinator with Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency, you will provide high-quality project coordination and administrative support to the Central Regional Hub team, as well as a range of Agency projects and work programmes. Working alongside experienced leaders and stakeholders, you'll help keep projects on track, coordinate key activities, and ensure high-quality outcomes are delivered. No two days will be the same, with a mix of project coordination, stakeholder engagement, relationship management and operational support in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your contribution will have a meaningful impact.

In This Role, You Will

• Coordinate projects and delivery activities by supporting planning, reporting, risk management, budgeting and project governance processes.
• Keep operations running smoothly through high-quality administrative support, information management, budget monitoring, travel coordination and secretariat services.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the Agency, Ministry, health sector, government and external partners to support successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing project management practices, improving systems and processes, and contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What you’ll bring

• Strong project coordination and administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work across diverse groups.
• Advanced organisation skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to use initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and working with data, reporting and documentation to support informed decision-making.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to working in a way that supports equity, inclusion and positive outcomes for all communities.

Ko Wai Mātou - About Us

Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, provides national leadership for and oversight of cancer control.

Te Aho o Te Kahu takes a whole-of-system focus on preventing and managing cancer and oversees system-wide prioritisation and coordination of cancer care in New Zealand. It is accountable for ensuring transparency of progress towards the goals and outcomes in the National Cancer Action Plan. Te Aho o Te Kahu is equity-led, knowledge-driven, person/whānau-centred and outcomes focused.

We offer a supportive environment for you to grow on both at personal and professional level. We care about your wellbeing and offer a flexible working environment to promote a healthy work/life balance.

Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Ngā tūranga e wātea ana

Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an incredible opportunity to work alongside other passionate individuals in leading efforts to drive the changes required to improve cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Agency Values

• Our VisionTō Tātou Whāinga
• Fewer cancersKia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku
• Better survivalKia runga noa ake te mataora
• Equity for allKia taurite ngā huanga

We are equity led, whānau centred, knowledge driven and outcomes focused.

For more information see our website https://teaho.govt.nz/

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.