Senior Project Coordinator IEB

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Recruitng for x2 Permanent Full Time Positions

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

• Support our team with the planning, design, and implementation of projects within the Te Puna Aonui work programme
• Support the implementation of a programme management approach across our business by developing tools and processes.
• Provide trusted advice, insight, and support to the Programme Manager on any risks, opportunities and/or concerns emerging from the programme to ensure these are proactively managed
• Work as part of a wider coordination team to support the planning and organisation in a changing and developing environment, across the Te Puna Aonui Business Unit and wider IEB as required.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

Education / professional qualifications and technical skills

• A relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• PRINCE2®/MSP®/Agile or equivalent certification highly desirable.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio).
• Ability to successfully organise work, prioritise, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of people.

Work experience

• Understanding of project methodology and terminology.
• Experience as a project coordinator in a formal project environment, supporting projects with multiple workstreams and competing pressures.
• Experience coordinating projects within the public sector and involving external relationships such as contracted parties or grant recipients.
• Experience and demonstrated competence in budget and financial administration, including cost tracking and analysis.
• Understanding of public sector systems and processes, including accountability requirements and the use of performance information to inform decision-making.
• Visibly committed to achieving equity, champions Te Ao Māori approaches within your work and uses leadership to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

We are a small unit, with a big role. Established as an Interdepartmental Executive Board (IEB) our mandate is to ensure there is clear, joint accountability across government for work relating to the elimination of family violence and sexual violence.

We are on a journey to establish ourselves as a learning organisation and centre of expertise that stewards the family violence and sexual violence system and cross agency strategy – Te Aorerekura to collectively work in partnership with the communities we serve and always hold survivors, family, and whanau at the centre of everything we do.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 22 days holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $72,643 and $93,591 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 10 December 2023; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz  Please note this email address will not be monitored between Friday 22 December 2023 and Wednesday 03 January 2024.

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