Program Coordinator

**Brighter Futures Start here**

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

Based in the Auckland area, you will be joining our Kmart Supply Chain function as we embark on a transformation phase through the relocation of our Wiri DC to Hamilton, NZ. This role is responsible for coordinating project activities by working with the local project team ensuring deadlines are met and on schedule from an admin perspective.

This is a unique opportunity to get involved in building one of the largest DC’s in NZ from the ground up. You will work cross functionally with stakeholders in NZ & Melbourne, Australia as you coordinate across construction, technology, P&C and other support functions.

**What you’ll be doing**

As a Program Coordinator on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract you will:

- Plan & organise project activities, resources and procedures
- Organise project meetings, assign responsibilities, develop project schedules, determine resources required
- Monitor progress of the project and report to key stakeholders, including cost, timing and resourcing of staff

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- Demonstrated experience overseeing similar projects, including coordination & implementation
- Outstanding stakeholder management skills - the ability to keep everyone engaged and on track
- A genuine sense of urgency, attention to detail and the ability to multi task and work autonomously to achieve key deliverables of the project on time and within budget.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself
- Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with tonnes of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

**A place you can belong**

**We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.