Project Coordinator - Enabling Communities

• Exciting role supporting the Enabling Communities programme
• Wellington based
• Fixed Term contract until December 2026

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 in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our Enabling Communities Programme, supporting an in-flight prototype. 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.

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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Minimum two years’ experience in supporting a Project Manager and Project Team in a complex programme
• Experience in 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
• Appreciation of cross-cultural issues, concerns, and knowledge of tikanga Māori, te ao Māori, and te reo Māori

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

• Knowledge, understanding and ability to 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

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $77,886 and $86,082 depending on experience.

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. 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.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

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

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on 25th June 2026.

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.