School Property Project Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Canterbury is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of school property projects across the Canterbury region. You will coordinate project documentation, reporting, and programme information to ensure effective delivery and decision-making across delivery, procurement, legal, finance, and portfolio teams.

The role involves tracking approvals, contracts, invoices, and financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, administration, or programme support.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience maintaining documentation, records, and reporting information.
• Confidence using systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project documentation, reporting, and programme information to support delivery.
• Track approvals, contracts, invoices, and financial processes to keep projects progressing.
• Prepare reports, status updates, and information requests to support decision-making and planning.
• Build strong relationships across delivery, procurement, legal, finance, and portfolio teams.
• Support continuous improvement of programme processes and systems.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

Programme support

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Spreadsheet proficiency

Project management tools

Communication skills

Job description

We build, maintain, and manage New Zealand's school property infrastructure so children and young people can learn and thrive.Support programmes that improve schools across New ZealandCoordinate projects, contracts, and programme operationsJoin a collaborative team making a real differenceAbout this roleThe (NZSPA) manages one of New Zealand's largest public property portfolios, delivering learning environments where students can thrive. As a standalone Crown entity, we're shaping the future of school property across New Zealand.As Project Coordinator, you'll be working closely with Delivery Managers and project teams to help keep projects organised, information up to date, approvals moving, and systems running smoothly. In addition, the role is responsible for coordinating project information, approvals, contracts, reporting, financial and administrative processes that keep projects moving across a portfolio of school property projects in the Canterbury Area.In this role you'llSupport the delivery of school property projects across the Canterbury region.Coordinate and maintain project documentation, reporting, and programme information to support effective delivery.Track approvals, contracts, invoices, and financial processes to keep projects progressing smoothly.Manage programme systems, records, and data, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.Prepare reports, status updates, and information requests to support decision-making and planning.Build strong relationships across delivery, procurement, legal, finance, and portfolio teams.Support continuous improvement of programme processes and systemsWhat you'll bringExperience in project coordination, administration, or programme support.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Experience maintaining documentation, records, and reporting information.Confidence using systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools.Strong attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Financial, property, or capital programme experience is an advantageWhy join usBe part of an organisation with a purpose that matters. At NZSPA, you'll help deliver better learning environments for children and young people across New Zealand while building your career in a collaborative and supportive team. You'll work on programmes with real impact, have opportunities to grow your project management experience and enjoy flexible working arrangements.Apply nowIf you're an organised and proactive coordinator who enjoys bringing structure, accuracy, and momentum to complex programmes, we'd love to hear from you.To review the position description please click this link:Applications close:17 November 2026 however we may begin reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close advertising earlier. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Work with Delivery Managers and project teams to keep projects organised,approvals moving and systems running smoothly.