Programme Coordinator

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

We are seeking an organised and proactive Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of significant justice sector programmes, including the establishment of a new firearms regulator.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of complex, high-profile programmes that will contribute to strengthening New Zealand's regulatory and oversight systems. Working alongside Programme and Project Managers and senior leaders, you will help coordinate programme activities, support governance and reporting processes, manage key programme documentation, and ensure workstreams remain aligned and on track.

This position is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

In This Role, You Will Be

• coordinating programme planning, scheduling, reporting, and administrative activities across multiple workstreams
• supporting governance forums through meeting coordination, agenda preparation, minute taking, and action tracking
• maintaining programme documentation, risk and issue registers, decision logs, and reporting artefacts
• monitoring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to support successful programme delivery
• assisting with stakeholder coordination and communication activities
• working closely with project and programme teams to ensure information is accurate, timely, and accessible
• contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment focused on achieving programme outcomes.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• experience providing coordination, administration, or project support within a programme, project, or public sector environment
• strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• experience preparing reports, meeting papers, minutes, and other programme documentation
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• an understanding of government processes and public sector environments would be advantageous.

Mō Mātou/About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand.

When you choose to work in the Justice Policy Group, you are joining a highly successful team focused on making Aotearoa New Zealand a safe and just society. We are committed to honouring our obligations to Māori and ensuring our work reflects the diverse communities we serve.

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.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

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

• 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 on our Careers Website.

With a wide range of jobs across the Ministry, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, broaden your experience, and build a rewarding public service career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,066 and $85,567 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 there, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 26 June 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date.

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