Permanent Full Time Role | Based in Mangawhai or Dargaville | Work from Home Options

Help deliver the infrastructure projects that shape Kaipara's future.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team delivering infrastructure projects that make a real difference across the district. As Infrastructure Project Coordinator, you'll provide the coordination and project support that sits behind successful project delivery, helping ensure project information, budgets, reporting, contracts and documentation are accurate and up to date. Working alongside Project Managers and a range of stakeholders, you'll play an important role in supporting projects from planning through to completion

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Project Delivery, you'll provide project coordination and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. From financial tracking and reporting to contract administration and document management, you'll play an important role in supporting successful project delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating project administration activities to support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Managing project financial processes, including purchase orders, invoices, budget tracking, reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintaining project documentation, contracts, approvals, records and key project registers.
• Supporting project reporting, procurement activities, risk and issue tracking and contract administration.
• Building strong working relationships with Project Managers and stakeholders to help keep projects progressing successfully.

What we're looking for

You'll be someone who enjoys organisation, thrives on accuracy and can confidently manage multiple priorities. You're proactive, collaborative and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• 1-2 years demonstrated comparable experience in project coordination and administration
• Advanced Excel skills and proficient in other MS Office applications
• Proficiency in project management methodologies
• Strong numeracy skills and a solid grasp on budgeting concepts
• A project management qualification (foundation) is preferred  

What We Offer

At Kaipara District Council, we foster a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking team environment.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Flexible working options and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.     
• A commitment to your growth and development, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities.     
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to the Kaipara community.     
• Discounted health insurance and banking, and retail discounts.     
• Free EAP services and a focus on your overall health and wellbeing.     
• 5 weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service.   

About us:

We're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trustworthy), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.    

Apply today!

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6919526.   

For more information contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Talent Advisor at careers@kaipara.govt.nz   

Applications close 26 August 2026

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.