Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team, driving critical initiatives within one of New Zealand's largest government departments.
- Support impactful capital projects across a unique and diverse property portfolio.
- Role based in National Office, Wellington – Fixed Term End of Dec 2026.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As Senior Project Coordinator, you will support the efficient delivery of multiple projects, ensuring smooth planning, procurement, execution, and close-out.
Your focus will be on vertical/horizontal infrastructure projects, requiring precise planning, strong stakeholder engagement, and consistent execution in live custodial environments. You will also assist with prison capacity initiatives, driving urgent, small-scale infrastructure enhancements.
Your role includes project finances, risk management, and compliance, while helping Project Managers scope, define, and plan capital projects through the corrections initiative lifecycle. You'll also support the development of investment business cases for governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialised experience in a dynamic environment, contributing to impactful infrastructure solutions.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Proven project co-ordination experience in assets, property, or construction, utilising best-practice methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Experience in supporting change control, document management, and compliance processes.
- Strong compliance monitoring and reporting skills, ensuring projects adhere to regulatory and organisational standards.
- Experience within P3M3, change, and benefits frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to assist with the preparation of reports and business cases.
- Flexibility to travel as required.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771 - $128,147 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
If you have any questions please contact: Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on: Wednesday 25th June
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.