Operations Co-ordinator

Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference to health and safety across New Zealand’s extractives sector.

MinEx is the national Health and Safety Council for New Zealand’s extractives sector – mining, quarrying, and tunnelling.  Our principal purpose is to help the industry achieve its goal of being free from fatalities, injuries and illness. We participate in public policy process; engage with government officials, politicians, stakeholders, industry, and the public to advocate for safer practices and improved outcomes across the sector.

Based in a collaborative shared office with the New Zealand Minerals Council and the Aggregate and Quarry Association (AQA), the collective goal is to raise standards in health and safety and environmental management, while supporting a thriving and sustainable extractives industry.

We’re looking for a motivated and versatile Operations Co-ordinator to support our Business Manager, MinEx CEO, and wider team efforts. You’ll help keep the office running smoothly while supporting key initiatives and industry engagement.

About the role

• Provide day-to-day office administration and operational support
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and events (including logistics and registrations)
• Assist with communications, including newsletters, website updates, and social media content
• Review and format documents such as reports, board papers, and publications
• Maintain databases, contact lists, and membership records
• Support stakeholder engagement and respond to general enquiries
• Liaise with industry with the collection and reporting of quarterly health and safety incident data

About you

• Positive, reliable and friendly attitude, happy to roll up your sleeves
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with MailChimp, WordPress, Canva, and Meta Business Suite, EventBrite and TryBooking or ability to learn quickly
• Well-developed organisational, administrative, and multitasking skills, and able to prioritise effectively
• Experience coordinating meetings, workshops or events, including logistics, registrations and technology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with AI tools and an understanding of how to use them appropriately in a professional environment
• Experience or interest in health and safety is an advantage but not essential

Above all, we are looking for a team player with a great sense of humour, integrity, and a strong work ethic.

Why join us?
Work with passionate, knowledgeable people across a vital industry

Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment where no two days are the same

If you’re looking for a dynamic role where you can make an impact while building valuable experience, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent role based in Wellington CBD.

All applicants must have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check.

If this sounds like you, apply today with a covering letter and CV.