Project Coordinator (Wellington) - NIWA

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Project Coordinator, who can provide project support within our Operations team?

Join our team and help drive the management and performance of NIWA's science projects across the country as part of  the National Project Coordination Team!

What you will be doing:

The role involves working with our science staff to help implement and manage multiple projects across the country for our exciting environmental science programmes. The appointee will work closely with our internationally renowned science staff, helping them price, plan, resource and set up their projects; monitor progress, and carry out revenue and expenditure forecasting. A key task will involve liaising with clients on project administration, contract negotiations, and resolving project issues that might impede delivery of the science to the client.

What you will bring:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and be a great communicator
• Some basic accounting knowledge
• Proficiency in computerised financial management programmes, Microsoft Excel, contract preparation, and client liaison.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in processes and performance
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.

What you will get:

• Competitive remuneration and Health Insurance Benefits!
• NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times).
• NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace.

About us:

NIWA is a dynamic research organisation and New Zealand's largest and pre-eminent provider of climate, freshwater and marine science. Our core purpose is to enhance the economic value and sustainable management of New Zealand's aquatic resources and environments, to provide an understanding of climate and the atmosphere, and increase resilience to weather and climate hazards to improve safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

We don't expect perfection in our candidates - if you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every point referenced in the position description, please still get in touch!