Project Coordinator

???? Petone, Wellington
⏳ Hourly rate contract until 18 December 2026 (likely extension)
???? $60–$70 per hour
???? Full-time preferred | 0.8 FTE considered
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JOB Reference: JAA6516

An exciting contract opportunity is available for an experienced Project Coordinator to join a small, collaborative Strategy & Planning team supporting a large-scale business transformation initiative.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced programme environment, keeping workstreams organised, and ensuring actions and deliverables continue moving forward. The work is business-focused rather than technical or IT focused, making it ideal for someone with strong coordination and administration capability who understands how projects operate.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, you’ll join a close-knit team and provide essential coordination and programme support across multiple workstreams.

About the role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and tracking tasks and work progression across workstreams
• Supporting programme governance and administration activities
• Updating project documentation and maintaining document registers
• Assisting with finance administration and accounts receivable processes
• Providing day-to-day support to the Programme Manager
• Taking ownership of smaller pieces of programme work where required

About you

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities.

You may come from a background in:

• Project Coordination
• Team Coordination
• Executive Assistance
• Office Management
• Programme Administration

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Previous experience supporting business-focused programmes or projects
• Strong coordination and organisational skills
• Confidence working across multiple workstreams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong attention to detail and document management capability
• The ability to work independently and use initiative

Apply Now

To be considered please apply now directly with your CV and short cover letter quoting job reference JAA6516 or contact info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz for more information.

Please note applications who are available immediately or within the next 2 x weeks are preferred.