Project Coordinator - High Tech Crime Group (Wellington)

NZ Police; Upper Hutt, Wellington, Masterton District, Porirua; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Police is seeking a capable Project Coordinator for the High Tech Crime Group on a 12‑month fixed term. You will lead project coordination, handle office administration, and drive reporting, business cases and change requests.

You’ll also manage licensing agreements for essential tools and support continuous improvement across the unit. Ideal candidates are organised, quick to learn, and able to switch priorities as needed, with strong Microsoft Office skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous Project Coordination experience.
• Proven experience in an administration role in a complex environment.
• Be able to organise travel and events.
• Licensing agreements management for key tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project coordination and office administration.
• Manage purchasing, financial tracking and project reporting.
• Develop business cases and change requests.
• Handle licensing agreements and renewals for key tools.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 15,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver and achieve long-term change. Based at Wellington CBD Fixed term - Full Time Job Reference 6083537 E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā. Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The High Tech Crime Group is looking for an awesome Project Coordinator to support our work on a 12-month fixed term. With much on the go, we require a smart, capable and energetic person to lead project coordination and office administration. This role requires someone who is a whizz at multitasking, is proficient in Microsoft tools, quick to learn, and can spot an opportunity to add value. You'll be responsible for managing purchasing, financial tracking, and project reporting, as well as leading the development of business cases and change requests. You will also need to be able to manage the licensing agreements and renewals for the key tools used within the group. While technical skills aren't a requirement for this role, having an interest in technology, or a willingness to learn would be a great fit with our team culture. You will have a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in whatever is needed. This is an operationally focused group so you will need to be able switch priorities and focus quickly.

Nga kawenga matua | Key Accountabilities

• Previous Project Coordination experience.
• Be responsible for maintaining licensing agreements of key tools within the group.
• Proven experience in an administration role in a complex environment.
• Be able to organise travel and events.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. You will be great at keeping things organised and running smoothly, even when there's a lot going on at once. You are confident using Microsoft Office and quick to pick up new tools and systems. You like to get stuck in and find better ways of doing things, always looking for how you can make a difference. You are someone who builds strong relationships easily and communicates clearly, whether it's with your team or across the wider organisation.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators of Success for further information on the requirements. To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/2026-10/Project%20Coordinator%20%E2%80%93%20High%20Tech%20Crime%20Group%20%28NCIG%29.pdf

Security Clearance Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must obtain and maintain a SECRET national security clearance.

• NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or:
• A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, or
• A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas. Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways. The work you'll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement, and salary will commence between $88,179 and $101,804 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.