Project Coordinator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Opportunity with MBIE's Strategy, Planning and Performance in Regional Development

Play a crucial role in ensuring that the Regional Infrastructure Fund is delivered

Fixed-term or secondment opportunity, based in Wellington

Salary : $68,380 - $77,359 plus Kiwisaver

About the Role :

The Project Coordinator is a key role within Strategy, Planning and Performance, using proven organising and coordination skills, working across a diverse range of stakeholders.

The Project Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of policy projects and programmes, including the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF).

This role involves coordinating proposal timelines, tracking project milestones, and providing administrative support to the Policy Team.

The Coordinator works closely with senior leaders, policy leads, executive assistants, and tiger teams to ensure smooth project progression and timely communication.

Excellent organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively across multiple work-streams are required to support the development and implementation of the Regional Development initiatives.

Exceptional teamwork and strong collaborative abilities and experience in administration and project coordination, including reporting, developing systems and tracking processes across multiple stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Required :

Strong experience in a support / administrative / coordinator role

Experience monitoring and maintaining oversight of project process, including through key reviews and milestones

Knowledge of project and process disciplines

Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with peers

Well organised with excellent planning skills

Understanding of regional development

Ability to work with people across all levels of an organisation

Project coordination and Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (particularly Word and Excel)

Excellent communication skills – verbal, business writing and reporting

Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

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 works to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, and our way of working is guided by our values :

Mahi Tahi – Better Together

Maia – Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognizes the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We aim to build enduring, meaningful, and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, and other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, to enable economic and social development for Maori and all of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are dedicated to partnering with iwi to find sustainable solutions to long-standing systemic issues and to support iwi in leading and leveraging opportunities.

How to Apply :

Click here to view a position description.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Contact Danielle Plane at

• for further questions.

Applications close on Tuesday 9th September.

We review applications as received, and you may be invited to interview before the closing date.

If interested, please apply promptly.

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