Coordinator, Property and Sustainability

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

The Coordinator, Property & Sustainability, is responsible for providing customer centric business support across the Property & Sustainability team to support the wider contribution of this team’s work to the wider People, Sustainability & Place Team.

The Coordinator ensures corporate processes, workflow and systems are followed by either undertaking activities themselves and/or advising Property and Sustainability managers on what they need to do.

The role has a significant focus on processing and tracking financial activity and work programme progress and reporting across all Property & Sustainability functions for various governance boards and managers to ensure this aligns to priorities and key deliverables. 

The role also plays a key coordination role in terms of information requests on all aspects of work undertaken in Property & Sustainability including Official Information Act requests, Annual Review and Select Committee questions and Parliamentary Questions.

The position is permanent.

Salary range: $74,815 - $90,347 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

You will have experience working in a complex organisation; experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role you will have the following capabilities and competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A customer focused attitude.
• Skilled in organising and administering tasks, processes, and workflow.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a diverse group of contacts
• Proficient in the use office-based systems/technology and able to pick up new systems.insert specific skills, experience or qualifications
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

We offer a stimulating highly flexible working environment with opportunities to make a difference to service our key customers working with learners and the education sector . 

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake 

This position sits in the Property & Sustainability team within Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate which is responsible for delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions. We enable the organisation to operate effectively and help fulfil the statutory and reporting obligations of Te Tāhuhu.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Lynley Sinclair, Manager Property & Sustainability at lynley.sinclair@education.govt.nz.

Applications close Midnight – Thursday 26 February 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.