Senior Coordinator

Senior Project Coordinator - Fixed Term (to Dec 2026)

• Based at Lambton Quay Wellington (Public Safety Network Programme)
• Band H
• Police Employee
• Fixed term
• NAV
• JR

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mō te tūnga About the role

At New Zealand Police we want to ensure that our service to the New Zealand public is all it can and should be. Polices adaptability agility and ability to manage constant change through innovation are keys to its success.

The NZ Police project environment is fast paced rewarding and challenging. If you can juggle multiple priorities have a strong sense of customer focus and a good sense of humour then this opportunity might be the next step in your career.

The value of the Senior Project Coordinator role is to support Programme and Project Leads to plan and deliver fit for purpose projects that achieve the right balance between time cost scope quality risk and benefits.

The Senior Project Coordinator will provide support on all aspects of project and programme delivery including monitoring reporting compliance financials procurement risks and issues and scheduling.

The Public Safety Network (PSN) programme provides emergency services with a new digital radio network that is secure. They are looking for a Senior Coordinator superstar to support two critical pieces of work dividing their time across two key infrastructure and fleet projects on a 50/50 basis and with the flexibility of stepping in to support other projects within the programme as the need arises.

Key Accountabilities:

• Logistical support for ensuring documentation flow of designs commercial schedules site installation and Resource Management Act documentation is well tracked and maintained
• Review site audits for completeness
• Create and maintain complex project schedules track milestones manage dependencies and ensure all workstreams align with the wider programme timelines.
• Working with multiple vendors to track progress to key deliverables
• Coordinate with all vendors and service providers to ensure smooth operations and adherence to safety and regulatory standards
• Work with multiple stakeholders and manage key relationships internally and externally
• Supporting Project Manager with Sentient compliance status reports updating risks and issues following up weekly timesheets
• Governance Prepare governance packs minuting meetings and maintaining and tracking Actions Registers
• Supporting the Project Manager with Work Orders and Financial Reconciliation activities
• Master Tracker Management ensuring up-to-date information is recorded and tracked on project progress
• Process Map updates with a focus on continuous improvement and simplification
• Monitor delivery performance metrics to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Management of Health and Safety documentation

He aha taau e kawe mai What youll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills knowledge and experience relevant to the role we also place high importance on your state of mind the alignment of your values with ours your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams and the way that you lead yourself or others.

• The ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
• Solid organisational skills

• Good knowledge of governance and supporting development of business cases
• Strong logistical experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Project experience advantageous)
• Team player with a sense of humour and drive to get things done.
• Previous coordination experience
• Strong financial acumen and ability to track actuals vs forecast across multiple projects in a programme
• Experience in creation and maintenance of complex project schedules
• Proven risk issues and change management experience - must be able to log track escalate and manage controls proactively.
• Understands and has worked with vendors in the past ability to track and coordinate vendor deliverables
• Have experience in documentation management i.e site as-built information asset registers legal site documentation
• Has an understanding and some experience in property and site / infrastructure related projects
• Has some experience in tracking of vehicle / fleet changes including routing scheduling vehicle allocations. Ability to drive and follow a logistics plan to schedule vehicles movements to/from multiple sites to enable hardware installation by third parties
• Good understanding of tracking of assets (vehicle and site) to ensure good record keeping is maintained

Whakaritenga motuhake Special requirements

• Some familiarity with regulatory safety and property requirements would be advantageous but not essential specifically:
• Health & safety procedures
• RF compliance
• Environmental considerations
• Property/landlord agreements

• This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required

This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

Mo tātou About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals communities businesses and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the governments largest front-line response agency with around 15000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work youll be engaged in is real tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded experienced leader with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei Apply now

If this position sounds like you click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process please copy and paste this URL: applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu ā-tau Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $100 626 and $109914 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday 9th March. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

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