Programme Coordinator | Kairuruku Kaupapa (Fixed-Term)

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come.
About Stats NZ
Stats NZ (Tatauranga Aotearoa) is a Central Government employer of ****+ people across Aotearoa.
We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders.
Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come.
What's in it for you?
We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits.
Other benefits of joining our Stats whānau include:
An environment where we can all be leaders, where your ideas and input are encouraged.
3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure).
City-based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs.
The role
We have a fixed‐term opportunity until June **** for an experienced Programme Coordinator to join our change management practice within the Enterprise Portfolio Office, based in our Wellington offices, but could be open to Christchurch.
You will be accountable for supporting work on our Digital Programme with high‐quality, timely and efficient project coordination support.
This will include activities such as:
Project scheduling using Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps
Issues and risk management
Drafting and maintaining project status reports and documentation
Organising meetings and taking minutes
Onboarding new team members
Handling procurement and finance queries
Managing monthly financial accruals
What you bring
We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.
We encourage you to be you in your application.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability.
You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.
You will be highly organised, self‐managing, proactive, able to work independently and as part of a cross‐functional team who are located across Christchurch and Wellington.
You will be familiar with project management techniques and frameworks and be comfortable delivering results in a high‐paced environment.
We are looking for a motivated individual with the following in your cover letter and CV:
A proven track record of at least 3+ years in a project/programme coordination role across a range of projects.
Strong understanding of project environments, including familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile project delivery approaches.
Proven track record of building strong working relationships across teams.
Examples where you've demonstrated, encouraged, or supported diversity and inclusion in or outside of work.
Knowledge and experience, or desire to learn and build knowledge and experience of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori, and engagement with local Iwi.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site.
The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.
We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview.
You may be asked to complete a pre‐interview screen via phone or video.
Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.
Please reach out to ****** if you have any questions.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Background and various pre‐employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
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