Senior Project Coordinator | Junior PM

Salary: Market rates for relevant exp

Our client, a well-known South Island organisation, is looking for a strong Project Coordinator/Junior Project Manager to join their programme team on a initial 3 month contract, starting immediately and running through to the end of December 2026.

You'll step into one of their highest-priority projects while a team member is seconded to another initiative. It's a great opportunity to work in a well-established, high-performing team and learn from experienced programme leaders.

About the Role
You'll be a trusted right hand to the Programme Manager, keeping a portfolio of smaller initiatives on track and making sure the wider team always has a clear view of progress. Your day-to-day will include:

• Building and maintaining project schedules and plans
• Coordinating a sub-portfolio of smaller initiatives, keeping track of progress and dependencies
• Monitoring and reporting on status, risks, issues and milestones
• Supporting the Programme Manager with governance, documentation and stakeholder communication
• Keeping multiple workstreams moving as priorities shift

What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator, PMO Analyst or Junior PM
• Strong scheduling and planning skills, ideally with MS Project or similar tools
• Experience monitoring and reporting across multiple projects or a portfolio
• The ability to take clear direction and work well within an established team
• A positive, personable style and strong stakeholder communication
• The flexibility to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• A high performer who is the super glue and go-to for getting things done, driven, organised and always one step ahead

Why Apply?

• Immediate start, with a contract through to the end of December
• Work within an established, high-performing programme team
• Gain exposure to a varied portfolio of initiatives at a respected organisation
• Competitive daily rate
• A supportive team environment where you can make a genuine impact from day one

If you're an experienced Project Coordinator or Junior PM looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the PMO People team for a confidential discussion.

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