Team Coordinator

Team Coordinator – Fixed Term

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Te Waihanga. We’re a small, independent Crown entity with a big job: shaping New Zealand’s infrastructure system to work better for all of us, now and for future generations. Whether it’s the roads and railways that connect us or the pipes and powerlines that keep the lights on, we’re here to help New Zealand’s infrastructure deliver more value.

With one of our Team Coordinators preparing to welcome a new addition to their whānau, we are looking for a fixed-term Team Coordinator to provide parental leave cover for approximately 12 months.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Our Team Coordinators help keep Te Waihanga running smoothly by providing proactive administrative and coordination support across the organisation. Working as part of a collaborative coordinator pool, you will support the delivery of organisational priorities, events and processes, while identifying opportunities to improve how we work.

In this role, you will:

• Provide proactive administrative and coordination support across multiple teams and leaders, including diary management, travel bookings and meeting logistics.
• Plan and deliver organisational and team meetings, events, workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, support project and action tracking activities.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and other people related processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and tools for greater efficiency.

We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experience. You might be an experienced coordinator who thrives on variety and enjoys getting involved across the organisation, or someone newer who is keen to build their skills and learn within a supportive and collaborative team. What matters most is that you are organised, proactive, adaptable and keen to contribute.

You will bring skills or experience in areas such as | E riro ai i a koe tēnei tūranga me whai wheako koe ki ngā tūmahi pēnei i ēnei

• Providing customer focused administrative or coordination support to managers and teams.
• Organising meetings, workshops or events, whether virtual or in person.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with a range of people.
• Managing competing priorities and keeping track of important details.

You will also have | Me whai hoki e koe

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• An understanding of document management systems, such as SharePoint, or a willingness to learn.
• A solutions focused approach, sound judgement and the ability to adapt.
• A relevant tertiary qualification may be helpful but is not essential.

About our team | Mō te tīma

Te Waihanga is what’s called an Autonomous Crown Entity. We think about the whole infrastructure system, including roads, water pipes and powerlines. Our job is to provide advice, uncover insights and promote change that improves the performance of New Zealand’s infrastructure system for generations to come.

Our people are smart, experienced and passionate about what they do. They’re also friendly and, because we are a relatively small organisation, it’s easy to work with people across Te Waihanga and make an impact. We don’t stand on hierarchy or ceremony.

We value our people, and it’s important to us that you feel welcome, supported and respected.

Benefits | Ngā painga

We offer a competitive total remuneration package based on skills and experience.

We are looking to appoint within a total remuneration range of $63,899 to $78,650, inclusive of 3.5% employer KiwiSaver contributions.

How to apply | Tono mai

Please take a look at the job description on our website. We’d like to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please submit your application through our Careers portal. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@tewaihanga.govt.nz

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 2 August 2026.

Te Waihanga is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also offer flexible working arrangements.

To be considered for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting applications before the closing date.