Programme Coordinator

• Support the delivery of city-shaping capital programmes and projects
• Work in a collaborative, supportive Capital Delivery environment
• Contribute to meaningful outcomes for Lower Hutt’s communities
• 2 year fixed term opportunity

About the Role

As part of our Capital Delivery Unit within Economy & Development, the Programme Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of Council’s capital programmes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple projects, has strong organisational skills, and takes pride in providing accurate, timely information that supports good decision-making. You’ll work closely with Programme Managers, project teams and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure programmes are well-coordinated, risks are visible, and reporting is clear and consistent.

As our Programme Coordinator, you will:

• Provide programme and project coordination support across capital delivery programmes
• Assist with programme planning, resource forecasting and financial schedules
• Prepare and maintain programme-level reporting, including updates, risks and issues
• Monitor project plans, budgets, work hours and expenditure
• Coordinate governance meetings, including agendas, minutes and papers
• Maintain accurate programme documentation, registers and records
• Support effective stakeholder engagement across Council and with external partners
• Contribute to continuous improvement, risk management and opportunity identification

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working collaboratively in a delivery-focused environment.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working as a programme or project coordinator
• Confidence working with programme finances, tracking budgets and expenditure
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using Microsoft Project or other programme/project management tools

About Us

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive. Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

Our people are ‘proud to be part of it’ - working here is truly rewarding knowing together we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its people, both now and into the future. Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Some of our great benefits include:

• Paid birthday leave
• Wellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perks
• Flexible working options
• Discounted health insurance

Applications close at 11.55pm on 11 January 2026. Due to the holiday period, there may be some delays in communicating with candidates and we apologise for any inconvenience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be progressed before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.