Senior Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

  • Are you an experienced planner and coordinator, or an experienced PA looking for the next step up?
  • Join a dynamic, engaging, inclusive team to deliver effective and efficient funding/investments for the New Zealand science sector
  • Based in Stout Street in Wellington CBD
  • Fixedterm position for 6 months. Salary range $71K $84K per annum

Tēnei tūranga - About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Investment Operations team. We work in partnership with other teams to achieve successful science outcomes for New Zealand.


As a Senior Investment Coordinator, you will lead the planning and coordination of funding rounds across a range of MBIE's science investment portfolios, support and improve business processes, and advise fund teams on options for grant funding processes.

You will also provide training and support to other coordinators to develop their project planning and coordination skills, while following the best practice for funding and contracting.


We recognise a set of shared team values that foster a supportive work environment which emphasises communication, respect, responsibility, accountability, and professionalism.

Diversity is highly regarded, and managers go to great lengths to ensure everyone has the chance to advance their knowledge and abilities.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and experience required:

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

  • Significant experience in project planning and coordination, and providing business support to manage funding and contracting processes
  • Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills, able to manage positive relationships with people at all levels in the organisation
  • A proactive, solution focused work style with a strong customer service focus and delivery
  • Be comfortable with the ambiguity that change brings as we remain agile to a changing funding environment, demonstrating your resilience, multitasking skills and experience
  • An understanding of Te Ao Māori (Te Reo Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi)
About the Science System Investment and Performance branch

We are responsible for the full range of functions that supports New Zealand's science and research system.

We make, manage, assess and advise on a range of scientific investments to meet New Zealand's economic, social and environmental ambitions.


  • Through a portfolio approach, based on broad scientific knowledge within the branch, and the contribution of specialised expertise from the sector (e.g. through Panels and assessors).
  • Through sector stewardship, working as a credible partner and neutral broker within the sector and across government to facilitate frank discussions and identify opportunities.
  • As a smart operator, with both scientific and government sector credibility, and the ability to marry these to find practical solutions.
  • By being the expert on best practice and running efficient, clear processes.

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.

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