Department Coordinator - Business Transformation - Fixed-term for 12 months

Department Coordinator – Business Transformation

📍 New Plymouth | Fixed Term – 12 Months | Part-Time (up to 0.8 FTE)

Are you an organised doer who thrives on variety, cares about the details, and enjoys being the go-to person that keeps things humming along? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for a friendly, efficient, and proactive Department Coordinator to join our Business Transformation (BT) team in our Junction Street office. This is a part-time, fixed-term opportunity (12 months) where you’ll be our front-facing anchor – present, reliable, and ready to help Monday to Friday.

In this role, you’ll support the smooth running of the BT team and provide admin support to the Executive Assistant. You’ll take real ownership of your work – from event coordination and travel bookings to culture-building moments like Tim Tam Fridays and the birthday lolly jar (yes, really – it’s a thing).

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning the day-to-day coordination of the BT department – from inboxes to ordering stationery to setting up events
• Booking venues, arranging catering, and being the friendly face at our team functions and workshops
• Managing travel bookings, taxi chit allocations, and reconciling reports in a timely and tidy fashion
• Processing purchase orders and invoices in SAP, keeping cost centres accurate and budgets in check
• Championing the little things that make a big difference – birthday celebrations, new starter welcomes, and small gestures that reflect our Better Together values

What you’ll bring:

• At least three years’ experience in administration or coordination roles
• Superpowers in Microsoft Suite and SAP
• A natural ability to juggle tasks, manage changing priorities, and communicate clearly
• A kind, proactive approach with a high level of professionalism and accountability
• Someone who doesn’t wait for work to land – you see what needs doing and get it done

Why this role matters:

As our Department Coordinator, you'll help shape our team culture and ensure the wheels keep turning behind the scenes. You’ll be the calm in the chaos, the organiser in the detail, and the first person people come to when they need a hand.

📅 Applications close: Monday 28 April 2025

📍 Location: Junction Street, New Plymouth

🕐 Term: Fixed term – 12 months

If this sounds like you, don’t wait for the work to come to you – apply now and help us shape the future of BT, one well-organised moment at a time.

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz