Project Co-ordinatorat Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment -
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Support a high
-impact programme shaping New Zealand's energy future Join a collaborative and high-performing team Fixed-term or secondment opportunity until 30 June 2026 Salary: $81,000- $97,000 + KiwiSaver Tēnei tūranga
- About the Role: The Energy Markets Programme is a key initiative within MBIE, focused on ensuring New Zealand has a secure and affordable energy system.
We are looking for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to support the delivery of multiple workstreams within this complex and high-impact programme.
In this role, you'll provide essential coordination and administrative support across the programme, including tracking progress, managing documentation, supporting financials, and reporting on deliverables.You'll take a lead role in organising project resources, maintaining project documentation, and supporting governance processes such as meeting preparation and stakeholder engagement.
You'll also contribute to improving project practices and standards, ensuring compliance with project governance arrangements, and identifying and escalating risks and issues.
Your work will help maintain alignment between key project documents and ensure a full audit trail through quality assurance documentation.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for supporting meaningful change in New Zealand's energy future.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana- Skills and Experience Required
- At least 2 years' experience in policy project coordination or similar roles• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Proven experience providing administrative and coordination support• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with a wide range of stakeholders• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project Server• Knowledge of project management methodologies; PRINCE2 certification is desirable• Strong relationship management and influencing skills• Delivery-focused with a can-do attitude• Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold the right to live and work in New Zealand Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE
- About MBIE: MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
Mahi Tahi- Better Together Māia
- Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi
- Build our Future Pono Me Te Tika
- Own It Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity
- Hīkina Whakatutuki
- which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei.
He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui.
E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.
Me pēhea te tono- How to Apply: Click here to view a position description.
All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outling your interest and suitability for the role.
Email Marie Manley at marie.manley2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17937 if you have any further questions.Applications close on Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm.