Project Coordinator - Enabling Communities at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Pivotal role supporting the Enabling Communities programme 

• Te Tai Tokerau Northland based 

• Fixed Term until 31 December 2026 

 Te piko o te māhuri, tērā te tupu o te rākau,  

How a young sapling is nutured, determines how the tree will grow

Mō mātou | About us 

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: 

• We put Tamariki first 

• We believe Aroha is vital 

• We respect the Mana of people 

• We are Tika and Pono 

• We value Whakapapa 

• We recognise that Oranga is a journey 

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau in need. 

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our in-flight Enabling Communities Programme. Enabling Communities is a transformative initiative that gives selected partners an opportunity to redesign and reimagine what care looks like for their own tamariki and whānau. Partners lead the design, development, and implementation of prototypes, and Oranga Tamariki kaimahi support, enable and guide.  

The Project Coordinator's role is to support the successful delivery of project initiatives across one of our Enabling Communities prototypes. The Project Coordinator works closely with the Enabling Communities Programme team, and is specifically responsible for providing project, reporting, logistical and general coordination support to the project team dedicated to one or more prototypes. 

The role sits within our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) and is connected to a community of Project and Programme Coordinators. You’ll be assigned to the Enabling Communities Programme team with a reporting line to the EPMO Coordination Practice Lead. 

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring 

Key requirements of the role include: 

• Minimum two years’ experience in supporting a Project Manager / project team. 

• Experience in setting up and maintaining project plans and control books (including risk register, issues register etc). 

• Working knowledge of project methodologies. 

• Experience in producing effective presentations, status reports, and other project artefacts. 

• Effective time management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities. 

• Ability to communicate complex ideas and build and maintain rapport with others. 

• Experience working in a complex and evolving environment. 

• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and te ao Māori, along with an appreciation of cross-cultural issues, concerns, and te reo Māori. 

In addition to the above key requirements, the following attributes are desirable: 

• Knowledge, understanding and ability to work with and respond to the diverse needs, experiences and views of tamariki, rangatahi, parents and caregivers that Oranga Tamariki interacts with.  

• Experience working in partnership with Māori-led or Iwi organisations. 

Whether you have experience working in partnership or not, we’d love to hear about your understanding of what it means to work in a Māori-led environment, and how you like to operate within a project team.  

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you 

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.  

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply 

Apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. 

Internal secondment opportunities can be considered. If you are interested in a secondment to this role, please discuss with your direct manager or People and Performance Partner first. 

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz 

Hurry as applications for this role close at 5pm on Monday 30 March 2026. 

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now! 

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.