2022 Project Development Coordinator (Start ASAP)

About Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is the Government's specialist foreign, trade, and development policy advisers, international legal advisers, and negotiators. Their work is challenging, ever-changing, and important to the safety, prosperity, sustainability, and ultimately the well-being of New Zealanders. They're based in Wellington, New Zealand, with an office in Auckland and diplomatic representatives in 50 countries around the world.

Your role

You will be responsible for a range of tasks including providing credible advice and support in PDG business processes, contract management, and best practice guidance in using Enquire (MFAT's aid management system for the International Development Cooperation program). 

You’ll be solutions-focused and able to quickly solve problems while always striving for continuous improvements in the way we do things. The scope of the role will require you to have a "no job is too big or too small" approach to the way you operate.

Training, development & rotations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides a range of opportunities to support and develop their people for the future, including:

• Comprehensive induction
• 12-month Foundations program
• Leadership development
• In-house career advisory services
• Language training
• A great cohort of graduates to grow alongside you
• Access to a wide range of staff networks (Te Pou Māori, Vaka Pasifika, Rainbow, Women's, Ethnic and many others)

Salary & benefits

Roles in Project Coordinator, Development earn an average of NZ$62,607 to NZ$79,997 total remuneration including employer contribution to Kiwisaver. The salary you are offered within that range will depend on your experience.

They provide many benefits to support their people as part of building and sustaining a happy, high-performing whanau. They are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.

• Health and wellbeing
• Study assistance
• Family benefits
• Read more...

Career progression

Creating a meaningful career, one that grows and evolves as you do, is so important. With them, you'll have the opportunity to grow, evolve, learn new skills, and do work that matters. Their 12-month Foundations program (Advanced Foundations for Intermediate level Policy Officers) will offer you the practical experience, training, and development you need to build a career as unique as you. They'll help you create the career you want, where you confidently tap into your passions and do more with your degree.

Work life balance

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade is committed to flexible working.  There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to creating the best flexible working environment. As their value of kotahitanga describes, we draw their strength from their diversity and we can find all sorts of ways of making flexible working work. It's worth noting that flexible working isn’t just about working remotely, it’s also about being flexible with when you work.  This could include when you start or end your working day, or having longer or shorter work days depending on the tempo of your work, and other commitments. 

Work-life balance is important to them so they'll work with you to create an arrangement that works for both of them.

Culture & vibe

Inclusion is the key to unlocking the potential of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade's diversity. When people feel that they belong to a workplace, they see higher employee engagement, improved performance, retention of talent, improved staff well-being, and lower levels of unacceptable behavior. MFAT is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their ‘true’ selves. Their values of kotahitanga (they draw strength from our diversity); and manaakitanga (they honor and respect others) will support them to achieve this as they implement their Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Read more.

About you

Who are they looking for?

You don’t need a project management qualification to be considered for this role and you won’t be using Gantt charts or MS Project – they will show you how to use their systems. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade is looking for a team player who can easily build and maintain relationships, is flexible and self-managing, and strives for accuracy in their work.

To succeed you will need to:

• Organize, prioritize, monitor, and document information and update systems
• Have exemplary communication and interpersonal skills
• Contribute to key learning and development projects and initiatives
• Be highly organized with strong planning and time management skills
• Be able to multi-task on a range of activities, with impeccable attention to detail
• Have proven experience in administrative processes, systems, and technology with a passion for providing excellent customer service
• Work well as part of a team and be comfortable using your initiative
• Be proactive in coordinating requests and support for our internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.