Project Coordinator

health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency, is looking for a skilled Project Coordinator based in Wellington for a fixed-term until 30 June 2027. You'll support planning, governance, budgeting and reporting while ensuring high-quality admin services.

You'll liaise with internal teams and external partners, manage travel coordination, and help implement continuous improvement across project management practices. A strong eye for detail and excellent stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong project coordination and administrative experience.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and initiative.
• Experience with data reporting and documentation.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and delivery activities including planning, reporting, risk management and budgeting.
• Provide high-quality administrative support and secretariat services to keep operations running smoothly.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the Agency and partners to support project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining PM practices and processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative experience

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Data reporting

Te Tiriti understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wellington based | Full-time
Fixed term until 3 0 June 2027
Midpoint of $ 7 3,520 dependant on experience

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you'll do

• 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 Vision Tō Tātou Whāinga
• Fewer cancers Kia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku
• Better survival Kia runga noa ake te mataora
• Equity for all Kia 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.