Project Coordinator

Overview

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket, people are at the heart of what we do.

Our frontline kaimahi impact the lives of whānau across Aotearoa New Zealand on a day‑to‑day basis, providing reassurance and clinical advice in homes, clinics and in community settings.

Position

We are seeking a collaborative, experienced Project Coordinator to join our Improvement and Digital team on a full‑time permanent basis. Preference is Wellington‑based, but we welcome all qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

In this exciting new role, you will support the Senior Project Manager to establish a culture of delivery and transparency throughout the organisation, with a particular focus on supporting key stakeholders throughout a project’s lifecycle.

You’ll have a high level of autonomy and the chance to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that they can get the information they need. This role involves coordinating various tasks, such as preparing meeting agendas and taking notes, and developing action plans (including resources, timeframes and budgets) for projects.

This is a growth opportunity – if you have the desire to learn and develop in a safe, supportive environment, you can step into a Project Manager role in the future.

Qualifications

Our ideal applicant will be organised and efficient with strong client‑facing and teamwork skills. You’ll thrive on engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders and have the confidence to support others to drive projects forward. Your familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control will also ensure that you thrive in this role.

• At least 3 years work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar experience
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
• Highly proficient with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g. SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Hands‑on experience with project management tools (e.g. Monday.com or Trello)

Benefits

How to Apply

To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to . For further information please contact David Burrage (Senior Project Manager) on

Applications close 5th December 2025. Please note, applications will be processed as they are received and the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

About Whānau Āwhina Plunket

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau / family. We have adopted a pro‑equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi / work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities – if you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.

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