Project Coordinator

## About this role

• Role :
• Project Coordinator
• Location :
• Wellington
• Start :
• Immediate
• Type :
• Fixed-term (till June 2026)
• Join NZQA as a Project Coordinator – Help Shape the Future of Education Technology
• Project Coordinator
• to join our Programme Delivery Office and contribute to the Strategic Technology Enhancement Project (STEP) – a future-focused initiative transforming NZQA's digital capabilities.Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo – nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.
• May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light.
• We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
• About the Role
• As Project Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the STEP Establishment phase. Reporting to the Director, STEP and PPDO, you'll provide essential administrative and coordination support across multiple workstreams. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your project management skills while contributing to a high-profile programme that will shape the future of qualifications and assessment in Aotearoa. This is a fixed-term position through to 30 June 2026.
• Key Responsibilities
• Assist with project planning, documentation, and reporting
• Coordinate meetings and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support governance boards and steering committees
• Maintain project schedules, registers, and documentation in line with best practice (e.g. MSP, Prince2)
• Help manage risks, issues, and communications across the project
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• What You'll Bring
• Essential :
• Proven experience in project administration and coordination
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Financial reporting and analysis capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• A collaborative, client-focused approach
• An eye for detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2)
• Desirable :
• Knowledge of te ao Māori and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Experience in the public or education sectors
• Familiarity with NZQA's role and responsibilities
• PMP / Prince2 / MSP certification
• Qualifications :
• A qualification at Level 6 of the NZQF or equivalent experience in a similar role. .
• Apply Now!
• For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's and . If you are applying / viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now' to access these links.Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience addressed to John Tucker.NZQA is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you would like to discuss further, please contact John Tucker ( )Applications close at
• 5.00 pm
• on
• 20 October 2025
• .| Location : | Wellington |

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