Project Coordinator - Biosecurity

Environment Canterbury; Timaru; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Canterbury in Timaru is seeking a highly organised Project Coordinator to support the Biodiversity and Biosecurity Section. You will help deliver projects across planning, reporting, procurement and governance processes to achieve environmental outcomes.

You’ll work with project teams, managers and contractors, balancing priorities, maintaining schedules and ensuring safety and compliance. At least three years in project coordination and experience with government or environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in a project coordination or project management role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project planning, scheduling and delivery activities
• Supporting procurement, purchasing and contract administration
• Monitoring project progress, risks, budgets and reporting requirements
• Coordinating health, safety and wellbeing requirements across projects
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Type: Fixed Term | Full Time. Location: Timaru (TIM). Job Category: Program & Project Management.

• Enable streamlined delivery of a multimillion-dollar environmental programme
• Flexible, supportive workplace with development opportunities
• Keep projects moving through planning, reporting and delivery support

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

You’ll be a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator supporting the successful delivery of projects and programmes across our Biodiversity and Biosecurity Section. This role combines project coordination with hands‑on delivery support, helping ensure environmental initiatives are delivered efficiently, safely and effectively. You'll work closely with project teams, managers, contractors and stakeholders, coordinating project activities, reporting, procurement, contract administration and governance processes that contribute to positive environmental outcomes across Canterbury.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinating project planning, scheduling and delivery activities
• Supporting procurement, purchasing and contract administration
• Monitoring project progress, risks, budgets and reporting requirements
• Coordinating health, safety and wellbeing requirements across projects
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This role is fixed term for 3 years.

Mōu │ About You

You’ll be a collaborative and adaptable project professional who enjoys bringing structure to complex programmes of work. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and take pride in delivering high‑quality outcomes. You'll be equally comfortable managing project administration, analysing information and coordinating activities that keep projects moving forward.

You’ll Have

• Experience in a project coordination or project management role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and strong attention to detail

Mātau ā‑Wheako | Experience

• At least three years' experience in project coordination or project management
• Experience supporting projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience working within government, environmental, science or operational environments (advantageous)
• Understanding of project management methodologies, governance and reporting practices

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

Our Mahi Is Underpinned By Our Values

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Rich Langley on 027 420 2407

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

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