Senior Project/Programme Coordinator at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Type: Fixed term
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Te Ara Tahi
Branch: Partnerships & Commissions
Salary: $84,041 - $104,584

About the mahi

Te Ara Tahi is a shared journey of transformation across Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Archives New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. It's about the institutions working more closely together, sharing expertise and resources to better meet the changing needs and expectations of New Zealanders. Te Ara Tahi has four teams, all of which are vital to support the institutions to transform the way they work: Digital, Tāhuhu, Mātauranga Māori and People/Partnerships.

We are looking for a senior project/programme coordinator in our Programme Office which provides support across the programme. This role is primarily focussed on the work to develop the heritage campus which will join the existing Library with the new archival facility next door, currently under construction. The senior coordinator will support work streams and practices across the heritage campus.

You will be experienced in a project coordinator or similar position, and comfortable working in an ambiguous environment. Every day will be different, and with a range of tasks including, but not limited to; document and information distribution, report collation, budget / invoice management, organising workshops and meetings, minute taking, proactive support to your project manager/leaders, and any other coordination support across the programme as required.

Our programme actively embraces working in Tikanga / Te Ao Māori context, it is important that you demonstrate a high level of willingness to work in this context. We are looking for a team player, someone who will lend their hand to whatever needs to be done. You will be a self-starter with initiative, have superb attention to detail, be highly organised, have strong communication, administration and coordination ability, and possess great relationship management skills. Experience in construction, archives/library-related sectors or change projects is desirable.

If you think you have what it takes to join us, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now with a current CV and cover letter telling us how you can contribute and be part of our exciting journey.

We value: Teamwork; Striving for Excellence and Trust; we help each other and have a lot of fun along the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

We will process applications as they are received.

Applications close: 5pm, 22 April 2025
For more information please contact: Phillipa.Tocker@dia.govt.nz
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ABOUT US

At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.