Project Coordinator - Women's Strategyat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)64,502 - 91,061
Join the team working on Wāhine
- E rere ana ki te pae houEnjoy flexible working options, and our modern office on the TerraceWork on a diverse range of projects that all contribute to our kaupapaFixed term or secondment opportunity until March 2026 'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi'
- ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.Mō te tūnga | About the roleSince the launch of our inaugural women's strategy in 2017, we have done considerable work to ensure our services and support better recognise and meet the unique needs of women.
- E rere ana ki te pae hou, Women's Strategy 2021-2025 to ensure we build on the gains we have made to date by setting out our approach to do more
- and do better.
This includes working in a gender-specific, trauma-informed and culturally responsive way.
This next iteration will be informed by the voices of our workforce, lived experience and our partners.The Project Coordinator role will directly contribute to the kaupapa of improving outcomes for women by supporting our Business, Planning and Reporting Manager and Project Managers.
This is a key role that will work in multiple work streams, planning and coordinating across focus areas and key projects.This opportunity is on a fixed term basis until March 2026, and based in Wellington at our modern, vibrant National Office on The Terrace.Mōu | About you You are an experienced project and programme coordinator who is familiar with working across large work programmes or portfolios in a complex environment.
Past colleagues would describe you as a clear and influential communicator who is collaborative, analytical, and adaptable.This role will involve supporting and working with a diverse range of stakeholders, and we are looking for a self-starter who likes to take initiative in a fast paced, dynamic team environment.
As a key member of the team, you will need to be proactive, organised and pragmatic in all your mahi.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceWe are looking for:A minimum of 3 years project coordination experience working across strategies or multiple projects.Demonstrated experience successfully co-ordinating large scale and complex operational change projects.Strong planning, analytical and reporting skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive reporting documentation, flowcharts, schedules and plans.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organisation and relationship building skills.Understanding and experience of risk and change management.To view the full essential criteria requirements, please download a copy of the Job Description from our careers website.Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe midpoint of the salary range is $75,884 and the full range (85%-120%) is $64,502
-$91,061.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 NowTo 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: Sunday 13 July 2025, 11pm NZST.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact sarah.zagarelos@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.