He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission is an independent agency dedicated to driving climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a strong statutory mandate. We provide impartial, evidence-based advice to the Government on mitigating and adapting to climate change. We also monitor progress towards emissions reduction and adaptation goals and report on this publicly.
Join the Commission as we expand our efforts from primarily mitigation to a comprehensive approach that includes adaptation, the national climate risk assessment, and monitoring the country's progress on climate action. Be part of this exciting transition as we take on our expanded work program as set out in the Climate Change Response Act (CCRA).
For more information our work programmes: Our upcoming work » Climate Change Commission (climatecommission.govt.nz)
We recognise the importance of te ao Māori. We uphold the treaty partnership by ensuring our work reflects Māori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi The Treaty of Waitangi.

Te Tūranga | The role
The Project Coordinator, as part of the Programme Management Office (PMO), will support the successful delivery of the statutory programme of work, along with other projects across the organisation. The Project Coordinator will work closely with Project Directors and project teams, and is responsible for providing project, logistical, and general coordination support to projects.
This role would suit someone who has prior experience in project management or coordination, is great at building relationships across the organisation, champions tikanga Māori-led approaches in the workplace, and excels at planning and coordinating work.

Ngā herenga | The role will involve

In this role you will lead or contribute to:

• Project planning, monthly reporting, and risk management
• Organising and supporting workshops, meetings and external engagement
• Supporting te ao Māori approaches to ways of working and engagement at the Commission by bringing a tikanga Māori-led approach to project coordination
• Operating and improving PMO project management processes, tools and templates, and assist project teams on the use of these.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• Demonstrated experience supporting project teams across concurrent projects that are medium to large in scale.
• Proven effective use of project management methodologies, with relevant tertiary qualification and project qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMI.
• An understanding of risk management and quality assurance controls applied across the project lifecycle.
• Highly effective planning and organisational skills, including time management, resource management and prioritising work in a complex work environment. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to identify, build and actively manage key relationships, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Share Point, Teams, Planner and Visio.
• An understanding of government processes, systems, and tools. 
• A sound understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi, the Treaty principles, and familiarity with te ao Māori (including tikanga and kawa) and the relevance to the work being undertaken at the Commission.
• Ability to promote the integration of tikanga Māori-led approaches in the workplace, , with an understanding of Iwi/Māori whakapapa relationships and the tikanga that applies when building relationships with Māori. A degree of fluency in Te reo Māori is of benefit.
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity.

Ngā ritenga | What we offer

• The chance to make a difference to Aotearoa New Zealand
• An office with harbour views in the centre of Wellington
• Flexible working
• Five weeks annual leave

The full salary range for this position is $74,350 to $111,524. We expect the successful applicant's starting salary will be within the lower two-thirds of the full range.

He pēhea tō tono mai | How to apply
Click the apply button below to view a detailed position description and submit your application. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.
We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality and equity.
To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te rā kati | Application close date
Wednesday 4 September 11pm. If you have any questions, please email us: recruitment@climatecommission.govt.nz
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may close the vacancy early if we find a suitable applicant.