Project Coordinator - Retrofit

The Renewals team is part of the Construction & Innovation Group. Our contribution to social housing is renovating (retrofitting) selected state houses so they meet the needs of a modern state house customer. The team delivers renewals nationally and so our work reaches much of New Zealand.

In FY2026 we will deliver nearly 500 renovated homes across the country.

This role is one of three that provides support to the programme and project managers, in areas like :

• coordinating getting Work Requests and Work Orders prepared
• monitoring and managing documents within Aconex and Objective
• tracking PIM applications
• setting up and maintaining project financials within Oracle
• project financial tracking and receipting
• obtaining project budget uplifts as required
• other duties as required
• Work experience in the construction field
• Exposure to project and or contract management
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide support to a large number of projects
• Knowledge of project finances, including tracking and payment of claims
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to represent the organisation as a professional team participant

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave, and flexible working arrangements. As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are :

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress suitable candidates prior to the closing date. This helps us ensure a timely and streamlined recruitment process and supports prompt feedback for all applicants.

Applications close on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 11 : 55pm.

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

Reference # 77708

Posted on 28 Oct 2025

Closes on 04 Nov : 55

Location(s) Auckland Central Regional Office, Hutt Valley / Wellington, Christchurch, Wellington National Office

Expertise Administration and Coordination, Construction, Development & Planning

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