Connections Project Coordinator
Some people thrive on having one big project to focus on. Others love being across everything, keeping track of what's happening, what's coming next, what needs following up and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. If that sounds like you, this could be a great role.
We're looking for a Connections Project Coordinator to help keep a growing portfolio of customer connection projects organised and moving. You'll support everything from day-to-day project coordination through to reporting, financial administration, documentation and process improvement - including for some of the larger and more complex connection projects coming through our pipeline.
About us
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
No two days will look quite the same. You might be pulling together a project update, chasing an outstanding action, coordinating information across teams, getting our reporting into shape or figuring out a better way of doing something. It's a role for someone who likes being in the middle of things and gets real satisfaction from keeping everything moving.
You'll:
- Keep projects organised, information current and actions moving
- Coordinate people and inputs from across Connections, Portfolio, Delivery and Finance
- Help develop reporting, dashboards and performance information
- Keep on top of invoicing, purchase orders, time recording and project costs
- Make sure project records and documentation are accurate and easy to find
- Spot gaps, untangle information and bring structure where it's needed
- Look for smarter ways to improve our systems, processes and workflows
About you
You'll be someone who:
- Enjoys juggling multiple priorities while keeping an eye on the bigger picture
- Is proactive, organised and great at following up to keep things moving
- Is comfortable working with data and brings strong reporting skills
- Builds relationships easily and enjoys working across different teams
- Is a confident problem solver with good judgement, attention to detail and an improvement mindset
- Brings a Level 6 Diploma or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience, along with experience coordinating or delivering projects
- Ideally has experience with Power BI, Dynamics 365 or similar reporting tools, with exposure to utilities, infrastructure, construction or another regulated environment a bonus
We offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
- Five extra days of leave a year - three days of “My Days” leave and two “Orion Days” between Christmas and New Year
- A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!
- Flexibility around how your working week could look - it doesn't necessarily need to be a traditional 40-hour, 9-5 arrangement, so let's have a conversation about what could work
You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.
To apply
We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability.
Please reach out to us with any questions at zoe.dalton@oriongroup.co.nz. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
