Careers

Programmes Coordinator

Position type: 32 to 40 Hours per week (by negotiation), Fixed term (two years, with possibility of extension)

Location: Based in Albany, Auckland. 

The Role

The Programmes Coordinator role exists to support the International Programmes Director to strengthen the effectiveness, coordination of the programmes team, and operational delivery of cbm New Zealand’s international portfolio of programmes, according to the cbm New Zealand strategic plan.

This will be undertaken primarily by coordination support for international projects and in particular, management of the team members responsible for international projects.

This role gives oversight of programme activities, provides management to Programme Officers/Advisors, and ensures high-quality programme management systems and processes are in place. The position is designed to assist the International Programmes Director with routine operational management, enabling greater strategic focus.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Coordination Delivery and Operational Management

• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of international programmes and projects, through the full programmes cycle, supporting timely delivery of programme outputs and milestones.
• Monitor budget utilisation and acquittals within cbm’s project management and budgeting software.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, contracts, and reporting timelines, including preparing financial, data and narrative reporting.

Team Support & Supervision

• Manage and provide day-to-day guidance and support to Programme Officers/ Advisors, to deliver high quality programme outcomes. This includes team members responsible for implementation partners in PNG and the Pacific Islands (based in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea).
• Contribute to staff development, onboarding, mentoring of programme staff, setting KPIs and undertaking performance reviews.
• Maintain a positive and committed team that delivers to high standards through effective leadership

 
Assisting with Programme Development and Implementation

• Assist the International Programmes Director and CEO with development of strategy and programmatic direction of cbm’s programmes.
• Assist in relationships with key donors, in particular, the Aotearoa New Zealand Overseas Development Assistance Programmes. This includes contributing to concept development, programme design and writing of MFAT funding proposals.
• Complete due diligences for contracts with Country Offices and partners and complete reporting and audit requirements.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support in-country partnership management, including drafting / reviewing agreements, partner development plans, compliance delivery and reporting.
• Proactive management/support of relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery of programmes. (Key stakeholders include, but are not limited to cbm NZ staff, CBM Global Country Teams, other INGO’s and added value partners).
• Regular review of partnerships and funding arrangements to ensure they continue to complement organisational strategy.

Reporting, Documentation, Compliance and MEL

• Monitor programme risks and support mitigation strategies, ensuring safeguarding, and disability inclusion standards are upheld.
• Assist in providing compelling information for use by the Fundraising team of cbm-NZ, to facilitate ongoing giving to cbm This includes human interest stories and content for fundraising appeals, reports and newsletters.
• Support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks and contribute to programme reviews, financial and delivery evaluations, and learning initiatives.

Additional Expectations

• Auckland based. Domestic and international travel required.
• Flexibility in working outside regular working hours due to time-zone differences, field work visits or to meet funding deadlines. (Time-in-lieu applies).
• Other related tasks as required from time to time.

Key Competencies Required

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., programme management, international development, public policy, or related field).
• 5+ years demonstrated experience coordinating/managing projects or programmes, and understanding the end-to-end project cycle, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience supporting or supervising staff.
• Strong organisational and operational skills.
• Knowledge of disability sector is desired (or willingness to learn).
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector and institutional donor requirements (or willingness to learn).
• Capability in acquiring and managing contracts, including budgeting, financial monitoring, data management and reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and command of the English language. Cross-cultural competency in Pacific and/or Asian cultures, an advantage.

Attitudes

• Commitment to international development and disability
• Ability to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations
• Strong work ethic, consistent and reliable.
• Ability to prioritise work and follow through tasks to completion
• Ability to work in team settings and in cross cultural teams.

Behaviors

• High standards of professional and personal integrity
• Self-motivated, quick learner and independent work style
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to develop high quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders

To Apply

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency and currently be residing in New Zealand.

Please apply including a CV with a cover letter addressed to Linabel Hadlee (International Programmes Director) via Seek.  See link

Applications close: Tues 7^th July 2026.