Senior Project Coordinator

• 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
• Permanent position, based at our National Office in Wellington

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As Senior Project Coordinator, you will support the efficient delivery of multiple projects, ensuring smooth planning, procurement, delivery, and close-out.

Your focus will be on vertical/horizontal construction projects, requiring precise planning, strong stakeholder engagement, and consistent execution in live custodial environments. You will also assist with initiatives driving urgent, small-scale infrastructure enhancements.

Your role includes project finances, risk management, and compliance, while helping Project Managers scope, define, and plan and deliver capital projects through the corrections initiative lifecycle. You'll also support the development of business cases for governance.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain specialised experience in a dynamic environment, contributing to impactful infrastructure solutions.

If you are applying from outside the region, as this position is based in Wellington, you must be willing to relocate at your own expense in order to be considered for this position.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A minimum of 3 years proven project co-ordination experience in construction, assets, or property 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 $104,897 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $89,163 - $125,877 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: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 11pm, NZST.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact ***email_hidden***, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.