Project Coordinator

• Pivotal role supporting the Enabling Communities programme
• Wellington preferred but all New Zealand office locations considered
• Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

Mo m tou | About us

Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapu, iwi and M ori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mo te tunga | About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our Enabling Communities Programme. Enabling Communities is a transformative initiative that gives selected partners an opportunity to redesign and reimagine what care looks like for their own tamariki and wh nau.

The Project Coordinator's role is to support the successful delivery of project initiatives across one of our active Enabling Communities prototypes. The Project Coordinator works closely with the programme team and is responsible for providing project, reporting, logistical and general coordination support.

Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Minimum two years experience in supporting Programme Manager/Programme Team in a complex programme
• Experience in maintaining project plans and control books (including risk register, issues register etc).
• Working knowledge of project methodologies.
• Experience in producing effective presentations, status reports and other project artefacts.
• Effective time management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and build and maintain rapport with others.
• Experience working in a complex and evolving environment.
• Appreciation of cross-cultural issues, concerns, and knowledge of tikanga M ori, te ao M ori, and te reo M ori.

In addition to the above key requirements, the following attributes are desirable:

• Knowledge, understanding and ability to work with and respond to the diverse needs, experiences and views of tamariki, rangatahi, parents and caregivers that Oranga Tamariki interacts with.

• Experience working in partnership with M ori led or Iwi organisations.

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

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Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

Internal secondment opportunities may be considered. If you are interested in a secondment to this role, please discuss with your direct manager or People and Performance Partner first.

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at 5pm on Sunday 23 November 2025.

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.