Project Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Supportive and collaborative team envi

Job summary

Talent Connection NZ – Wellington Central, North Island is seeking a Project Coordinator to drive planning, scheduling and reporting for commercial projects. You will coordinate internal resources, vendors and installers to ensure deliverables meet timeframes and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

We value meticulous documentation, compliant records, and a solutions‑focused, calm approach under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating commercial projects within construction or building industry.
• Strong project coordination skills, including managing timelines, documentation and competing priorities.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly Excel and project management 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.

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

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Project management software

Job description

Talent Connection NZ – Wellington Central, North Island

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.

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.