Project Coordinator Construction

New Zealand Government; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections (Ara Poutama Aotearoa) is seeking a Project Coordinator Construction for the Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Programme. The role provides essential coordination and administrative support to the Construction Works team, helping deliver complex construction projects within a major redevelopment.

Based in Christchurch, you will work with project teams, contractors and stakeholders from planning to delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects and keeping workstreams, documentation, and reporting on track.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Confidence working with budgets, invoices, contracts, or other project administration processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential coordination and administrative support to the Construction Works team, maintaining project plans and documentation.
• Coordinate reporting and project processes to keep redevelopment works on schedule.
• Support collaboration with contractors and stakeholders from planning through delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisation

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fixed-term opportunity through to 2030, based in Christchurch, supporting a major redevelopment programme.Be part of a large-scale construction programme that will shape the future of Corrections.Work alongside experienced project and construction professionals while building your project delivery skills.Mo te tunga | About the roleThe Christchurch Men's Prison Redevelopment Programme is a significant, multi-year infrastructure programme that will help shape the future of Corrections. Delivered through a Public Private Partnership (PPP), it will provide new high-security accommodation and modern facilities for staff and prisoners.As Project Coordinator Construction, you'll provide essential coordination and administrative support to the Construction Works team, helping deliver a range of complex construction projects within the redevelopment programme. Working closely with the Construction Works Lead, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you'll maintain project plans and documentation, coordinate reporting, manage project processes, and help keep projects on track from planning through to delivery.This is a great opportunity to build your experience in a large-scale construction and infrastructure programme while supporting the successful delivery of one of Corrections' most significant capital investments.Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experienceWe're looking for someone who has:Experience coordinating projects and keeping workstreams, documentation, and reporting on track.Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.Confidence working with budgets, invoices, contracts, or other project administration processes.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors and stakeholders.Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.Nga painga | The benefitsThe midpoint of the salary range is $89,225 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $75,842 - $107,870 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Mo matou | About usJoin Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.Tono inaianei | Apply NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close on: Sunday 18th OctoberIf you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.