Project Coordinator (Economic Development)

Project Coordinator (Economic Development)

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No two days at Queenstown Lakes District Council are the same.  Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand’s fastest growing territorial authority.

We’re proud to be QLDC.  Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community.  All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day. Join us.

The Economic Futures team work to support tourism be a force for good, diversify our economy and facilitate events we can be proud of. We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to support delivery across the Economic Futures team and portfolio.

What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi

You’ll play a key role in driving the smooth delivery of projects and programmes that support long-term economic outcomes for our district. This role blends administration, coordination and relationship-building — ideal for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and contributing to meaningful work that supports our community.

The role will involve:

• Contributing to workshops and events  that shape the district’s economic direction.
• Coordinating and tracking a portfolio of complex projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Administering budgets and funding, including government funding sources and external funding applications.
• Managing procurement and contract processes, including MOUs, supplier agreements and accountability reporting.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across QLDC, industry partners, government agencies and the business community.
• Supporting Agile ways of working amongst the team and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Representing QLDC at sector and industry events and supporting occasional out-of-hours activities when required.

What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka

You’ll bring a mix of project coordination skills, curiosity, and confidence working with diverse stakeholders. You enjoy improving systems, helping others be organised, and contributing to work that strengthens community wellbeing.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• 5+ years’ experience in business, business support or local government environments.
• Project and budget management experience, ideally including Agile ways of working.
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills with the ability to work confidently across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication and digital literacy, ideally with experience using Microsoft suite.
• A process-improvement mindset with strong attention to detail and confidence managing systems.
• High motivation and adaptability, with proven ability to manage changing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• Strong appetite to contribute to community wellbeing and support positive outcomes for the district.

What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only)
• Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
• Hybrid working practices
• Genuine commitment to your training and career development

To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Peter Harris, Economic Development Manager, at [email protected]

Applications close*:* Thursday, 17 September

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.