Project Coordinator

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to join our Asset Management team in the Regional Projects section. This is an exciting role for someone passionate about efficient project delivery and administrative excellence.

As our Project Coordinator, you will be instrumental in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing critical administrative tasks for major organsational projects
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
• Supporting contract administration and procurement processes
• Coordinating project schedules, budgets, and risk management
• Preparing financial analyses and progress reports
• Facilitating communication between project teams and stakeholders

You will be part of a team dedicated to delivering a portfolio of capital infrastructure projects that contribute to our vision of a healthy environment and a resilient, prosperous community.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

If you see yourself as a collaborative team player with a passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you. Your ability to create harmony within a team, coupled with your courteous nature and excellent listening skills, will make you an invaluable addition to our Programme Finance & Controls Team.

The ideal candidate for this position will bring:

• A Business Diploma or relevant qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role or relevant industry
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel and Project
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships
• An understanding of and respect for tikanga Māori and Māori values

We're looking for someone who can anticipate change, remain flexible, and bring innovative solutions to the table. Your sound judgment, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role.

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $67,590 and $75,100 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We offer a range of benefits including (but not limited to)

• Limited income protection and life insurance policies  
• Flexible working policy - the autonomy and trust to work flexibly/work some days from home
• A strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives

To see a full list of our benefits please visit our website: https://www.hbrc.govt.nz/our-council/careers/working-with-us/

 We value diversity and as such we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status although applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand. HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close 15 January 2024 but we may contact candidates for interviews as we go, so please apply today.

View the job description here.

Please apply via Seek.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

16 December 2024

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