Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?


Mō mātou | About Us
At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
New Zealand's Treasury is recruiting to deliver a once-in-a-generation policy objective with respect to risk financing and insurance for public assets. This is a system-wide objective, meaning information and stakeholder management is of paramount importance.

We are seeking a project coordinator to support an effective control and planning environment that will be critical to assure project success. The project coordinator will work closely with the project manager and three senior analysts to support a series of sprints over six months. Specific roles and responsibilities will include:

• Managing project status reporting, including the critical pathway and the risks and issues register
• Coordinating an effective agenda and all workflows for a monthly meeting with a Strategic Advisory Committee
• Coordinating with Ministers offices to assure timelines for advice to Ministers and to Cabinet

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2025 to help support the project team with the delivery of the Risk Financing Project. Success in this project would see approval to move from a strategic, planning phase, to a detailed design phase.

Ō pūmanawa | About You
This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. We are committed to employing people, with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve. The specific experience, skills, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• High levels of organisation, diligence, and willingness to speak up.
• Utilisation of project management tools to support the strategy and planning to prioritise resources towards outcomes
• Stakeholder and information management skills, including being able to identify sensitive information and relationships
• The ability to work collaboratively, and maintaining effective communication and teamwork while working at pace

The right candidate will be familiar with agile working practice and willing to contribute to a small project team in multiple ways.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer
This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow, and build valuable experience and skills.
The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow.
Apply online. Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 8 December.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
For more information and a kōrero please contact us at talent@treasury.govt.nz.
Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)

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