IT Programme Coordinatorat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)79,635 - 112,426
Shape the future of digital services and be at the centre of projects that transform how we work and deliver safer communities.Grow your career in a supportive team and develop your skills in programme coordination, financial management, and cutting
-edge tools like SAP and Service Now.Make a real impact and join a values-led organisation where curiosity, collaboration, and innovation drive meaningful change.Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe're looking for an IT Programme Coordinator to join our Infrastructure & Digital Assets team at Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections.
This role is pivotal in supporting programme and project delivery across a range of digital initiatives.
You'll work closely with Programme and Project Managers to keep plans, reports, and financials on track, while ensuring smooth coordination of meetings, workshops, and governance processes.What makes this role exciting?
You'll be at the heart of our digital transformation journey, helping us deliver projects that enable safer communities and better outcomes for people.
You'll report directly to the Corporate Systems Manager, providing essential support to ensure our programmes run efficiently and effectively.
You will be pivotal in supporting the delivery and smooth running of a large portfolio of work, and supporting our teams, stakeholders and external vendors to deliver.Mōu | About you You're naturally curious, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You have excellent writing skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise documentation and take accurate minutes.You are an organising whizz, and can support project teams with enuring timelines are kept to.
Detail matters to you, and you're confident juggling multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders informed.
You like to present information in a range of ways that work for stakeholders, and can quickly create presentations, documents, or reports.
You also are good with finances, and can take ownership of maintaining financial reporting.You'll also bring:Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.A knack for problem-solving and finding practical solutions.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experiencePrevious experience in a Project Coordination role is an advantage.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including minute-taking.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and Visio.Experience with Azure Devops or Similar is an advantageExperience with SAP or similar financial systems is an advantage.Knowledge of PRINCE2 or similar project methodologies.Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.Ngā painga | The benefits OR Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe midpoint of the salary range is $93,688 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $79,635
- $112,426 per annum.
- 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 4 January 2026, 11pm, NZST.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact recruitment@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.Please note that our recruitment inbox will be unattended from 19 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this period.