Senior Coordinator

Senior Coordinator Chief Operation Office!

• Based at Lambton Quay Wellington (Public Safety Network Programme)
• Band H
• Police Employee
• Fixed term Full Time Till December 2026
• LAV Locally Advertised Vacancy Must reside in Wellington
• 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 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 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 both projects on a 50/50 basis.

The PSN-PP Colocation Project prepares Police to utilise the network by enabling Tait Systems to acquire selected Police Radio sites on a national scale. The Colocation Coordinator is key to supporting the Property and Build Processes required to acquire Police Radio sites. This includes overseeing the decommission of remaining Police Radio sites and assets once the new digital radio network is live.

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitoring and Management of Preliminary and Final Design documentation
• Site summary creating maintaining and distributing
• Managing Tait Systems Calendar invites/meetings/room bookings
• Attending project meetings providing updates following up actions
• Supporting Project Manager with Sentient compliance status reports updating risks and issues following up weekly timesheets
• Governance Prepare meeting pack minuting monthly meeting and maintaining Actions Register
• Master Tracker Management
• Process Map updates
• Management of Health and Safety documentation
• Supporting the Project Manager with Work Orders and Financial Reconciliation activities
• Strong financial acumen and ability to track actuals vs forecast across multiple projects in a programme
• Be able to create and maintain complex project schedules track milestones manage dependencies and ensure all workstreams align with the wider programme timelines.
• 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

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
• Proven project financial forecasting and tracking skills
• 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

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
• Please note this role is a Locally Advertised Position (LAV) and is only open to applicants within Wellington District.

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 February 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact