Project Coordinator

• Exciting role within Te Aho o Te Kahu – Cancer Control Agency

• Be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives New Zealanders

• Christchurch based | Permanent | Full time

• Midpoint of $ 72,433 dependant on experience

Seeking an energetic and committed individual with a passion for improving cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders. Based in Christchurch you will support the Southern Regional Hub Manager and a small team. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team: 
Te Aho o Te Kahu – the Cancer Control Agency, is seeking a Christchurch-based team player with proven ability to juggle a significant workload and manage changing priorities.

The Agency provides national leadership for and oversight of cancer control.

Te Aho o Te Kahu takes a whole-of-system focus on preventing and managing cancer and oversees system-wide prioritisation and coordination of cancer care in New Zealand.  It is accountable for ensuring transparency of progress towards the goals and outcomes in the National Cancer Action Plan. Te Aho o Te Kahu is equity-led, knowledge-driven, person/whānau-centred and outcomes focused.

We offer a supportive environment for you to grow on both at personal and professional level. We care about your wellbeing and offer a flexible working environment to promote a healthy work/life balance as well as a host of other benefits.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do

In this role, you will have responsibility for providing high quality project coordination and administrative support for your team and across other workstreams as required.  You'll be confident to actively collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally. A typical day's work might range from booking flights for the team, to working alongside a meeting Chairperson to draft an agenda, and coordinating project activities for example project documentation. 

Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako – Skills & Experience:

• Project coordination skills and experience, ideally in a health service environment, providing support to several individuals or concurrent projects

• Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite and familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint/Teams

• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines

• Governance knowledge and previous experience in secretariat duties

• Organiser extraordinaire, strong written communication skills with excellent attention to detail

• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Join Te Aho o Te Kahu - Ngā tūranga e wātea ana
Working at Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency) is inspiring, meaningful and rewarding. The Agency provides an incredible opportunity to work alongside other passionate individuals in leading efforts to drive the changes required to improve cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Ngā uaratanga - Our Agency Values:

Our Vision Tō Tātou Whāinga

Fewer cancers Kia whakaiti iho te mate pukupuku

Better survival Kia runga noa ake te mataora

Equity for all Kia taurite ngā huanga

We are equity led, whānau centred, knowledge driven and outcomes focused. For more information see our website  https://teaho.govt.nz/

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 

Applications close Friday 19 June 2026.

View the position description here and please follow the online process at our Careers Website to apply. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at [email protected]. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.  For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.

We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.