Project Coordinator Construction at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The 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.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We'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.

Ngā painga | The benefits

The 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.

Mō mātou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai 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 ināianei | Apply Now

To 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 October

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz, 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.