Programme Coordinator
SafetyNet · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Coordinating governance
- Maintaining registers
- Managing reporting
What they ask for
Experience coordinating programmes, projects or governance in government or complex organizations; excellent written English; advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint; relevant coordination or administration qualification or equivalent experience.
About the job
This role is the coordination engine of the LIS Transition Programme. You will run the governance cycle, keep records and registers current, and make sure the programme team can find accurate information quickly.
Fixed Term until Dec 2028
The opportunity
- Run the Programme Governance Board calendar, gather papers, issue packs, take minutes and follow up decisions and actions.
- Maintain RAID, decision, action and change registers under the direction of the Programme Integration and Controls Manager.
- Coordinate the reporting cycle, stakeholder commitments, meetings, workshops and team onboarding.
- Maintain disciplined SharePoint document structures, naming, version control and records.
- Support purchase order and invoice tracking with the Programme Finance Specialist.
What you will bring
- Experience coordinating programmes, projects or governance in government or another complex organisation.
- A track record of producing clear minutes and accurate governance packs to deadline.
- Excellent written English, organisation and attention to detail, with the confidence to follow up late or incomplete inputs.
- Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint; MS Project updates and Power BI are advantageous.
- A relevant coordination or administration qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
About SafetyNet
At SafetyNet, communication is more than technology. It helps keep people safe. We modernise critical communications for New Zealand's emergency services and wider public safety sector, working with agencies, technology partners and suppliers to deliver secure, reliable and resilient services when they matter most.
How to apply
This opportunity is being managed on SafetyNet’s behalf through external recruitment agencies.
- Submit a cover letter and your current CV through the link on this careers portal and it will be included in the agency consideration
- For a confidential discussion, contact Vanessa Ellis, Programme Manager
- Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
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