Programme Coordinator

Tēnā koe. Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.

The Open Polytechnic - Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.

At the Open Polytechnic we offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for a Programme Coordinator with a record of successfully supporting projects. We are the Open Polytechnic's hub for the development of courseware and programmes, and we impact the lives of everyday people by helping them achieve their educational goals and dreams.

Do you have strong command of MS Project Online and excellent attention to detail? Can you add value to our amazing team within the Product Development Office?

The Programme Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination support to the PDO Product Portfolio Manager. The Products Development Office strives to standardise and introduce economies of scale in the execution of major projects within the Open Polytechnic.  The Products Development Office (PDO) is the source of documentation, guidance and metrics on the practice of project management and execution across the organisation.

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role

You will have a passion for impacting the lives of New Zealanders. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you will pride yourself on the quality of your work.

You will have;

• 5 years' experience in Programme Coordination/Administration (preferably within an EPMO or PMO)
• Experience in portfolio, programme and project planning, monitoring, controlling and reporting
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies is essential, certification in one or more methodologies preferred (eg. PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM)
• Experience with project budgeting and forecasting, and project registers
• Experience in process improvements
• Knowledge of MS Project Online
• An attitude of positivity, respect, helpfulness, and a willingness to learn
• A good sense of humour

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou - Why you should join our team 

We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options (including some working from home), a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café. 

We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people. 

It is a role with plenty of face-to-face interaction. You will primarily be based onsite in Lower Hutt, while also having the flexibility to work from home and connect with our kaimahi online. 

Tono mai | Apply now

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact [email protected] with any questions about the role.

Applications close 11pm Tuesday 21 May 2024.