Project Coordinator

Absolute It; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute It in Wellington is seeking a Project Coordinator on a Fixed Term Contract to support ICT project delivery within a busy government portfolio. You will coordinate meetings, update registers, and take ownership of smaller initiatives end-to-end.

We welcome Administrators/Coordinators with exposure to IT project delivery. A NZ Government security clearance is desirable; candidates must be based in New Zealand with valid working rights and be prepared to engage with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating IT or project delivery environments.
• Proven ability to manage registers, risks, issues and actions.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Able to work with stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Eligible for NZ Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PMO delivery activities and meetings
• Update registers, risks, issues, and actions
• Support monthly portfolio and programme reporting
• Coordinate non-standard service request delivery
• Develop schedules, task lists, and resource plans
• Track progress, status, and cost recoveries

Skills

Planning & Organisation

IT service delivery

Stakeholder management

Administrative capability

AI literacy

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

About the Role

Our public sector client are looking for a Project Coordinator to join on a Fixed Term Contract through to June 2027 to support the delivery of ICT projects and programmes, helping keep delivery activities moving across a busy portfolio. You’ll roll up your sleeves to coordinate meetings, update registers, support reporting, and take ownership of smaller initiatives and non-standard service requests end-to-end.

While project coordination experience is valued, this role also presents an excellent opportunity for Administrators/Coordinators with exposure to IT project delivery to gain more formal Project Coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PMO delivery activities and meetings
• Update registers, risks, issues, and actions
• Support monthly portfolio and programme reporting
• Coordinate non-standard service request delivery
• Develop schedules, task lists, and resource plans
• Track progress, status, and cost recoveries

Skills & Experience

• Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills
• Experience contributing to the delivery of IT services or outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing ability
• High literacy, numeracy, and administrative capability
• Strong familiarity with AI tooling and general AI literacy
• NZ Government security clearance eligibility (NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residence)

Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates currently based in New Zealand and holding Valid NZ Working Rights.