Project Coordinator

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

As the Project Coordinator, you'll support our Business Case Development team, working within the Infrastructure and Investment Group (IIG).

Providing coordination and administrative support to the Group Manager and wider Business Case Development team, you'll help prepare documentation for governance groups, support recruitment and onboarding, manage contracts, and assist with risk and compliance processes. You'll also play a key role in facilitating collaboration across internal teams and external agencies, including Treasury and the Ministry of Health.

Ensuring the smooth delivery of investment planning and infrastructure projects that directly impact health outcomes across Aotearoa.

About the Team / Service / Location

Giving support, oversight and assurance across projects and programmes, the team understand that safe, fit for purpose health facilities, sites and equipment are essential for a well-functioning health system that improves the health of all New Zealanders.

About you

You're a confident and capable coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. You enjoy supporting complex programmes of work and are skilled at juggling multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. You're a natural communicator and collaborator, able to build strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.

You're comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and you know how to navigate ambiguity while keeping projects on track. You're passionate about contributing to meaningful work that improves outcomes for communities across Aotearoa.

You will have :

• 5+ years' experience in senior administration, coordination, or client support roles
• Strong experience supporting complex programmes or projects, ideally in public sector or infrastructure environments
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and Excel, including formatting and document preparation
• Proven ability to produce governance reports, risk registers, and project documentation
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and contract processes
• Knowledge of business case development and Treasury investment systems (desirable)

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 10th November 2025 at 11.59pm. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : HNZ /

Location :

New Zealand - All Locations - Work from where you are

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Non-clinical - Administration - Administration

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