Project Coordinator

Te Tūranga | About the Role

Silver Fern Farms is looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to join our Transformation and Technology team on a fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of the Finegand Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Modernisation Project, a strategically important programme that will help shape the future of our operations.

Based in Dunedin, you'll work closely with Project Managers, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently through strong coordination, governance, reporting, administration, and stakeholder engagement.

This is a full-time fixed-term position covering a 12-month project period.

Te Mahi | Key Responsibilities

In This Role You Will

• Coordinate project activities to support successful project delivery
• Organise and facilitate project governance, steering group, and team meetings
• Prepare project documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and communications
• Support project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking
• Monitor project budgets, process invoices, and assist with financial reporting
• Maintain risk, issue, action, and dependency registers
• Work with project stakeholders to ensure actions are followed through and delivery remains on track
• Provide administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and project teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project practices and processes

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, or similar project support role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
• The ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
• Confidence working independently while also contributing as part of a team
• Exposure to project delivery methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2, or PMI
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, with SharePoint experience advantageous.

You'll also be someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of your work, and is committed to delivering excellent outcomes

Te Ahurea | Why work for Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

This is an opportunity to be part of a significant business transformation project, where you'll work with experienced project delivery professionals in a supportive and collaborative team environment. This role would suit someone who is interested in gaining exposure to a complex and business-critical technology programme and be part of an organisation proud of its people, products, and purpose.

Tono Mai | To Apply

If you're an experienced Project Coordinator looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project in a fixed-term capacity, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage you to apply early. Final date for applications is Sunday 2nd August.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.