Kairuruku Hotaka |Programme Coordinator - CCIEB

This role is a fixed term position in response to increased demand within our high priority work programmes. We are surging in people and resources in response to these priorities.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

We have a fixed term vacancy for an experience Programme Coordinator to join the team until 30 June 2026.

This role sits in the Strategy, Stewardship Performance (SSP) Group at the Ministry for the Environment. This Group uses data and evidence to help advise ministers, set the Ministry's strategy to deliver on core priorities, and inform decision-making. Our integrated planning and programme delivery function helps the Ministry to prioritise its work plan and deliver it.

The Coordination team works collaboratively with Programme and Project Managers to provide professional programme coordination services to the Ministry, ensuring the successful delivery of these projects.

This coordination position is working directly to support the Climate Change Independent Executive Board Unit. The Unit supports the Board to provide collective oversight and governance of the Government's climate priorities and provides monitoring and reporting to track progress in delivering the Government's climate actions.

Our ideal candidate will be a pro-active member of the team, enabling others and helping to ensure that everything runs smoothly so that Unit is able to deliver. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced and agile environment and have the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

Our ideal candidates will bring:

Certification in or currently studying towards CaPM or a similar project/programme qualification
Extensive experience in providing high value coordination services to programmes and projects and supporting a management unit day to day, ideally in a central government setting.
High level of technical skills in project and collaboration tools e.g. Planview, Mural | MS Whiteboard, CRM.
Exceptional visual presentation skills to enable decision-makers.
Able to operate across a business group's work programme in collaboration with other programme and project based roles.
Cultural capability in or a willingness to incorporate te ao Maori into your everyday mahi
What is most important is that you feel motivated by the kaupapa and you enjoy working as one team.

Whanuitanga Utu a-Tau | Salary range

Salary range for this role is $69,248 to $83,720 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Tono inaianei | Apply now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight why you are keen on the role and what you bring to the position.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview prior to the role closing.

If you require further information about this position, please contact Bridget Fraser at bridget.fraser@mfe.govt.nz.

The location for this role is flexible which means you can work anywhere in New Zealand and there is an option to work from home. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business. We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Ra Katinga | Applications close: Wednesday 23 July 2025 @ 5pm. Read more