Christchurch City Council Looking for Project Coordinator – Transport at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Within our Transport Unit we are responsible for managing the Council’s roading assets. We have a passionate team of technical experts who contribute and play an essential part in driving to meet our levels of service and we are now looking for a Project Coordinator to come and join us on a 12 month fixed term contract!

About The Role

This is a project coordination role that is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Transport Capital Program as defined in the Council’s Long Term Plan, to ensure projects outcomes are maximised to provide an interconnected, efficient, safe and appealing street system for facilitating the transport of people and goods around the city and to the adjoining regions. This position is responsible for the coordination of project tasks including:

• Collation and coordination of project financial and status reports
• Creation and/or maintenance of project schedules and forecasts
• Management and maintenance of project management databases
• Meeting coordination and minute taking, and administration tasks

To Be Successful In This Role You Will

• Have 2-3 years’ experience in a coordinator or similar role.
• Have exceptional organisation skills – ability to manage multiple tasks at varying stages.
• Be customer focussed – as you will be managing incoming queries and feedback.
• Be systems savvy.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively.

What’s in it for you?

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If you are seeking purpose and impact in your career, look no further than Christchurch City Council.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Additional Information

Hours of work – 37.5 – 40 hours per week

Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices – 53 Hereford Street

Salary –The salary band for this position goes from $49,610 to $67,570 per annum. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

To view the position description for this role please visit Project Coordinator – Transport – Jobs at Christchurch City Council (cccjobs.co.nz)