Portfolio Coordinator

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Portfolio Coordinator - Strategy and Insights
- Wellington based
- Two permanent full time opportunities
- Grow your expertise and drive key projects forward in this role

If you're looking to make an impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you
Mō te tīma / About our team
Insights MSD is a key group within the Strategy & Insights branch, dedicated to developing and operating advanced data and analytics capabilities. Our mission is to generate actionable insights and provide the tools necessary to support informed decision-making. By leveraging data, information, and evidence, our group is focused on empowering people to make better decisions that ultimately improve the lives of New Zealanders.
Te āhuatunga a te tūranga / About the role
The Portfolio Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the Portfolio Manager and ensuring smooth coordination across the portfolio. You will set up and manage systems to track project progress and ensure everything aligns with business policies and quality standards.
In this role, you'll provide secretariat support for committees and may also manage smaller projects as needed. You'll help maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and make sure relevant initiatives are well-coordinated.
Skills and experience - Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako
About you
- Previous experience in a portfolio, programme, or project coordinator role, or in an executive assistant, administrative support, or advisory role.
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodology
- Lead teams through change with confidence and clarity, while shaping the path in uncertain and evolving culture
- Be able to adapt your approach to inspire and support team members with different working styles.
- Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Excellent ability to prioritise tasks, manage schedules, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality service delivery in environments requiring discretion, sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels within the Ministry, and with external agencies or clients, with strong communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different audiences.
- Experience working well in a team, showing initiative, and adapting to change while solving problems and addressing challenges proactively.
- Familiarity with Government procurement policies and practices is a plus.

Position Description
Portfolio Coordinator PD
**Salary range**: $68,660.00 - $83,003.00
How to apply
**Note**: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.



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