Project Administrator

Edison is growing and we are looking for a respected and passionate Project Administrator to join our friendly Wellington office.

Edison endeavours to be the best consultancy firm to work for. We support our people while cultivating an inclusive team culture. We want to enable your success within our team's success. This means we go the extra mile for our people. We want you to enjoy your work, to be inspired to strive, and to create great outcomes for our clients.

What we offer you

• Interesting and varied projects
• Work flexibility and a friendly culture
• Medical insurance and competitive remuneration
• Opportunity to make a difference to New Zealand's energy sector

Our business

Edison is a trusted partner to the energy sector, delivering exciting and varied projects and services across the electricity industry, including project management and engineering, design engineering, and advisory services. We're known in the industry as a company that steps up and gets the job done with practical, workable solutions. Our work is varied and interesting, with clients throughout New Zealand.

For more than 25 years our team and culture have been key ingredients of our success and the reason why professionals choose Edison. Our people have diverse perspectives, knowledge, and varied experience. We believe that having a diverse team of people with different backgrounds, experience, and capability working together is one of our strengths.

Do you have what it takes to succeed?

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Administrator to join our knowledgeable and supportive Wellington office.

In this role, you will provide administrative support across a range of projects, helping our project teams deliver successful outcomes for clients. You will be responsible for coordinating documentation, maintaining project records, supporting project reporting and financial administration, and ensuring efficient project processes are followed.

You should have:

• Experience in project administration, office administration, or a similar support role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• The ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the energy and infrastructure sector

Bonus

• Experience supporting project teams in engineering, infrastructure, utilities, consulting, or professional services environments
• Experience with project management systems, financial administration, or document control
• Relevant business administration or project management qualifications

We know that some people may only apply for a role if they meet all the criteria listed above. If you share our passion for enabling a sustainable energy future for New Zealand, we encourage you to apply if the role aligns with your strengths and interests and you are looking for a rewarding career move.

Applications close on 9 September 2026.

If you would like to know more, please don't hesitate to call Jules Simpson, People and Culture Manager 021569401.